Scientists embrace plan for cyberhugs 29 November 2005 SINGAPORE: Singapore scientists looking for ways to transmit the sense of touch over the internet have devised a vibration jacket for chickens and are thinking about electronic children's pyjamas for cyberspace hugs. A wireless jacket for chickens or other pets can be controlled with a computer and gives the animal the feeling of being touched by its owner, researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) told Monday's edition of The Straits Times. The next step would be to use the same concept to transmit hugs over the internet, it said. "These days, parents go on a lot of business trips, but with children, hugging and touching are very important," the paper quoted NTU Associate Professor Adrian David Cheok as saying. NTU is thinking of a pyjama suit for children, which would use the internet to adjust changes in pressure and temperature to simulate the feeling of being hugged. Parents wearing a similar suit could be "hugged" back by their children, the paper said.
Originally posted by Meatwad Hugging a chicken is not normal BTW.........
Originally posted by midnight Target I would be willing to bet that most of the advances made in the internet over the years have been driven by the porn industry.
Originally posted by Eagler hasn't just about everything in today's society? downgrade it a tad to "just sex" and I believe it has.... it makes one think the average drone doesn't think above his/her navel these days
Originally posted by Furball wow... hawklore, there is hope for you to lose those 'V' plates yet!
