Scientists strive for realistic 'cyberhug'

What a waste of time and money. How sad

That would be awesome. I'd get so many hugs everyday The days I can't get out of the house and really hug people would actually be better

Yeah for sure. You could never beat the real thing. But a cyberhug might still be nice for someone who, for whatever reasons, doesn't have anyone to give them a real one, you know. And also refering to your example, the girl might be okay with that if the guy was genuinely busy. It might keep their relationship alive the same way flowers do, you know, "hey baby, I cant be with you right now but Im gonna give you a cyberhug okay?" Lol. But you're right, I guess some people will just avoid emotional contact altogether and "get the computer to do it". On the whole, for me, I think there's a place... [More]

You need cyberpunch how fun would that be

That would be awesome. I'd get so many hugs everyday The days I can't get out of the house and really hug people would actually be better I agree. Hugs always make me feel good- these would make me feel good even if they weren't as good as the real thing. Things that make people feel good- I can't see how that is a waste of time and money.

Win for cybersex! Might need some new global X-rated emoticons though, an angry face might not be good for your junk... Also I can imagine these suits malfunctioning with people wearing them, going into spasms as their muscles contract uncontrollably unable to take them off, YouTube please.

I had to come take a peek at what you guys were saying about this one You know if they are working on Cyber Hugs then what else are they working on we might get to feel from a computer other than bad eyes or Carpal tunnel syndrome?

Finally! I haven't had a hug in years xD Same here =(

So this makes me envision a 700lbs bald nakid fat man sitting at a computer sending out cyberhugs and ..other stuff... what a sick and twisted world!

I am sorry but this opens too many doors for the future,lol. You know human beings. They will certainly take this to the next level and probably not a healthy one.