# Samsung Galaxy XR Zen garden app designed for blood donors

Source: https://idevice.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-blood-donation-zen-garden
Published: 2026-06-12

## What happened

Samsung demonstrated a Galaxy XR Zen garden app for blood donors, built with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, using gaze-only controls to reduce anxiety during draws.

## Sources

- [Samsung partners with Abbott to bring Galaxy XR to blood donation sites](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/samsung-partners-abbott-bring-galaxy-xr-blood-donation-sites) (MobiHealthNews, 2026-06-12)
- [Samsung uses the Galaxy XR to make blood donation more comfortable](https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-uses-the-galaxy-xr-to-make-blood-donation-more-comfortable/) (SamMobile, 2026-06-12)