Couples enduring long-distance relationships all across the world have come to rely on the face time provided by Skype to keep the fire of their relationship burning strong. Fortunately, for all these lonesome gals and guys, the University of Electro-Communications has created a device that will allow couples to share a virtual kiss.
Designed and created in the Kajimoto Laboratory of the university, virtual kissing "consists of a hardware receptacle which is placed into the mouth, and software that remembers the movements of your tongue and sends them to the other connected device, which moves accordingly."
Although this innovative new gadget may not match up entirely to your lover's soft smooch or tender embrace, it far surpasses the often fuzzy images provided by Skype. The university recognizes that kissing consists of much more than tantalizing tongue action, and is looking to improve the device by having it mimic breathing patterns, taste and moisture from the tongue.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Virtual Kissing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced virtual kissing technology that accurately replicates the sensation of a real kiss.
- Long-distance Relationships
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and services that help couples in long-distance relationships feel closer and maintain intimacy.
- Enhanced Communication Devices
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design devices that go beyond traditional video calling to provide more sensory and emotional connections.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced virtual kissing technology into existing communication devices and platforms.
- Relationship Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized services and products that cater to the unique needs of long-distance couples.
- Healthcare
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop medical applications that utilize the sensor technology used in virtual kissing devices to aid individuals with sensory impairments.
