Automatic Habit Disruption with Computer Vision

The blog post, contributed by Charles Modrich to the Roboflow blog, discusses the development and application of a computer vision model to address the compulsive behavior known as Trichotillomania, or the urge to pull out one's hair. Modrich describes his personal struggle with the condition and how traditional solutions, such as a wristband that buzzes upon detecting hair-pulling behavior, fell short due to false positives during his work as a hardware developer. To overcome these limitations, Modrich utilized Roboflow to create a vision-based model that detects unwanted behaviors through diverse datasets, careful data annotation, and image augmentation. The process includes leveraging Roboflow's tools for automated labeling and model training, ultimately developing a solution that functions within a web browser to alert users when the behavior is detected. This exploration into using computer vision for habit disruption highlights the potential of AI in creating personalized solutions for behavioral conditions, with Modrich's experience serving as a case study in the effectiveness of these technologies.