Brought to you by the folks at MIT Lab, TapTap is not just a scarf, it's like a big hug from someone you love. TapTap is a wearable haptic system that can record, broadcast and playback human touch for emotional therapy. Made in two layers of felt, the pink color on the inside contains pockets where up to six actuation circuits mounted on flexible plastic sheets can be placed where ever you want. You can even have a place for your keys and wallet. [via] Link.
A Scarf That Loves You Back
Brought to you by the folks at MIT Lab, TapTap is not just a scarf, it's like a big hug from someone you love. TapTap is a wearable haptic system that can record, broadcast and playback human touch for emotional therapy. Made in two layers of felt, the pink color on the inside contains pockets where up to six actuation circuits mounted on flexible plastic sheets can be placed where ever you want. You can even have a place for your keys and wallet. [via] Link.
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