Shake Hands With A Computer

by ppeggy | September 18, 2007 at 07:12 am
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What will they think of next!  Scientists have developed a device that allows the transmittion of grip, movement, even skin texture properties through the computer.  It's called "touch technology".  Using a series of tiny motors and pressure pads built into a glove, the invention allows people to actually have the sensation of shaking hands with someone far away.

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