A little hairy patch eases anxiety
Yiran Zhao, Yujie Tao, People-Aware Computing Lab
A device that gently strokes the forearm with a patch of synthetic fur has been shown to reduce anxiety in stressful situations. It suggests that mental health may improve.
Previous research has shown that slow, gentle touches, called emotional touches, are pleasurable. So Yiran Zhao and his colleagues at Cornell University in New York wanted to see if his wearable gadget, which uses emotional touch, could ease anxiety in stressful situations. rice field. …
