Huggable communication medium decreases cortisol levels

Interpersonal touch is a fundamental component of social interactions because it can mitigate physical and psychological distress. To reproduce the psychological and physiological effects associated with interpersonal touch, interest is growing in introducing tactile sensations to communication devi...

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Main Authors: Sumioka, Hidenobu, Nakae, Aya, Kanai, Ryota, Ishiguro, Hiroshi
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3805974/