Future Affair

An Artistic Exploration of Socially Distanced Affective Touch via Forearm Stimulation

Conference paper (2021)

Authors

Amy Den Dekker Student
Laura A. Dima Independent researcher
G. Huisman Human Information Communication Design - IDE
Daniel Shor Education and Student Affairs
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

'Future Affair' is a project to explore affective touch and interpersonal connection using tactile sculptures and robotics. Our initial work focuses on C-Tactile afferent-optimal touch, with one individual stimulating the other through a mediated stroking touch experience. Here, we describe the first steps in creating a socially distanced intimate connection between two individuals.