The Sense-Roid jacket, developed by a team from the the University of Electro-Communications in Japan, is designed to give you a hug. The days of needing a companion to hug you are being threatened by the innovation and remarkable piece of clothing.
What I particularly like about the Sense-Roid jacket is that how the jacket is able to mimic the tactile sensation of a real hug. Jackets like this might have a meaningful impact in the field of Autism research. This is an ingenious concept that is certainly pushing the envelope.
Implications - The digital revolution has created a generation of people that are enthralled with the possibility of taking real-world experiences into the digital space. This stems from a desire to see the future enacted and a deep-seated belief in progress. Companies should consider how to create experiences in the digital space to capture the attention and imagination of this group.
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