Wearable robot lets internet users 'feel' physical contact - Telegraph - 0 views
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Internet users will be able to reach out and hug one another thanks to a new wearable robotic device that creates the sensation of physical contact
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The iFeel-IM device, created by Japan-based scientists, simulates sensations such as heart beats, hugging, stomach butterflies and spine tingles among those wearing it.
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"We are steeped in computer-mediated communication - SMS, e-mail, Twitter, Instant Messaging, 3-D virtual worlds - but many people don't connect emotionally," he said."I am looking to create a deep immersive experience, not just a vibration in your shirt triggered by an SMS. Emotion is what give communication life."
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