Meta Developed Tactile Feedback Suits, Making Virtual Hugs Possible
Meta Creates Touch-Feeling Suits for Virtual Hugs
(Meta Developed Tactile Feedback Suits, Making Virtual Hugs Possible)
Meta revealed new technology today. This technology lets people feel touch in the virtual world. They built special suits. These suits give physical feedback. The goal is making virtual hugs feel real.
The suits use many tiny parts. These parts are called actuators. They press against the skin. The pressure copies real touch. Sensors in the suit track body movements. This makes the touch match what happens in VR.
Imagine wearing the suit. You meet a friend in virtual reality. Your friend gives you a hug. The suit presses on your shoulders and back. You feel pressure like a real hug. It happens instantly. The suit makes distant connections feel closer.
Meta sees this helping people far apart. Families could share comforting touches. Friends could feel present together. This is more than just seeing or hearing someone. It adds the missing sense of touch. It makes digital spaces feel real.
(Meta Developed Tactile Feedback Suits, Making Virtual Hugs Possible)
The technology is still developing. Meta is testing it now. They aim to make the suits comfortable. They also want them affordable. The company believes touch is vital for human connection. Adding it to VR changes how we interact online. This could impact remote work, socializing, and entertainment. Virtual experiences become much richer. They feel more like real life.
