The aim of this thesis project was to develop an innovative product for children in the autistic spectrum of preschool age, exploiting the Shape Memory Alloys properties. A technology transfer was introduced by applying the inflating massage kit, used in automotive, provided by SAES Group to the autism field, allowing to design a device with fully customisable features, to help children release the stress caused by the kindergarten’s overstimulating environment.

Hoyo’s innovation is the proposal of a hug, customisable in base of the child’ sensory profile, changing the pressure points, pressure entity, time and the texture of the facing.