COSMITO

1. How to stimulate human perceptual systems during isolation and confinement to effectively mitigate psychological impacts?

2. What environmental elements should be synergized to create nurturing habitats in extreme environments?

1. Develop a reliable, autonomous technological aid to enhance mental well-being for individuals in isolation and confinement.

2. Advance interdisciplinary knowledge by integrating environmental design, psychology, and biotechnology as foundations for human-centered innovation.

3. Deepen the understanding of humanity's intrinsic connection to nature and its positive effects on mental health and the human psyche, both on Earth and in outer space.

Secondary Data Analysis: Previous space missions, psychological interventions, isolation and confinement coping mechanisms, human and plant sensorial experimentation.

Primary Data Collection / Experimentation: Using biosensors to test human and environment interactions like plant VOCs interchange in enclosed environments to identify chemical relationships and possible correlations.

Design and Development: Biorobotic monitoring system that functions as both an autonomous mental health monitor and a therapeutic ally, providing real-time guidance to astronauts to support their mental well-being.

Complex Systems Thinking: Analyzes interactions between humans and their environments, biophilic elements, and cognitive supports, uncovering patterns and strategies to enhance resilience and mental health.

Biophilia: Enhances well-being by positively influencing cognitive, psychological, and physiological systems, as shown in research.

Environmental Psychology: Explores how physical and sensory environments impact emotions, cognition, and behavior, guiding the design of space habitats to boost resilience and adaptation.

Robotic Biomorphism: Biomorphic robots mimic natural forms and interactions to reduce stress and foster connection in isolated environments.

Mixed Methods + Phased Approach with Integration of Primary and Secondary Data Collection.

My methodology involves collecting both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources. Primary data will be gathered through a series of experiments designed to assess human sensorial perception of biophilic stimuli and interactions, aiming to identify the most effective sensorial combinations for countermeasure design.

Data integration will occur concurrently, as both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected during experimental sessions. Additionally, I plan to apply triangulation in the post-analysis phase to enhance the validity of the findings.

The phased approach consists of:

1. Data Collection
2. Data Analysis
3. Synthesis and Reporting

To structure the experimental design, I'm using a complex systems thinking schemata to map interdependencies between biophilic stimuli and human sensorial perception. Additionally, I'm working on a morphological chart to systematically explore and refine potential variable combinations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to testing biophilic countermeasures. These tools are being contantly informed and reviewed by insights from secondary data collection, including literature reviews and existing research on biophilic interactions, to guide the selection of experimental conditions and the integration of qualitative and quantitative data.