HUGGIN

Since 2020, COVID-19 has changed many people’s lives. When in quarantine, most communication is through mobile phones, and people cannot even give or receive a simple hug. With HUGGIN, I have conceived a product that transmits physical contact over a long distance. The product senses heart rate and squeeze pressure and transmits it to another product through the internet. HUGGIN simulates the heartbeat and hug through motors. When people hug the product, they feel the heartbeat and hug of their loved one - physical feedback that enhances emotional communication. Couples use the product when watching movies, listening to music, and having video calls online. They feel the company and support of each other, which improves the experience of emotional communication.