hug shirt

26 April 2005

a wearable shirt that transmits the physical closeness of a distant loved one through the pleasant sensation of a hug. the shirt receives the input of heart beat, touch & body temperature of the remote loved one, & outputs (through actuators embedded in the shirt) the pulsation, physical pressure, & warmth of a real hug. [index2005.dk|via we-make-money-not-art.com]

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I developed a few years ago an stereo stethoscope - 2 sets of earpieces and 2 sensors. Each person hears their heartbeat and the heartbeat of the other, one in each ear. In a quiet spot with few distractions, and an emotional connection between individuals the heartbeats will synchronize. Stop by the medical supply store, a quick examination will allow you to build your own from 2 stethoscopes. Amplified baby (fetal) monitors work as well. The project was originaly developed as a participatory art project.

niceart . 3 May 2005