habitbmus
habitbmus is a digital health application and research platform that combines habit‑formation science with personalized audio stimulation. Developed by the Institute for Behavioral Technology at Stanford University in 2021, habitbmus uses behavioral cues, adaptive reinforcement, and music‑based feedback to support the acquisition of new habits and the cessation of unwanted behaviors.
The core design principle is that auditory stimuli can act as boundary markers that signal the beginning
In addition to the consumer app, habitbmus offers an open‑source API for researchers. Over 30 peer‑reviewed
While still evolving, habitbmus has attracted interest from healthcare professionals, fitness coaches, and academic researchers. By