The document discusses a set of two plush toys called "Here and There: Plush Robots" that can communicate emotions between each other over long distances. The toys contain a pressure sensor, vibration motor, and LED to allow one-way then two-way communication, where they can send hugs and provide tactile feedback to the user. The goal is to enhance communication experiences for children by accompanying emotions with physical feedback.

1. “Here and There: Plush Robots”
by oylum boran

2. “Here and There: Plush Robots” is a set of two plush
toys that communicate over long distances to create
emotional feedback.

3. What kind of a physical interface
can communicate feelings better to a child?
Can communication become a better experience
if the emotions are accompanied with physical
feedback?

4. Precedents
Stress OutSourced Hug Shirt TM iFeel_IM!
MIT Cute Circuits I feel [therefore] I am

5. Evolution - Implementation
A pressure sensor, a vibration motor and a LED

6. Evolution - Implementation
1-way communication - From Bunny to Roboty

7. Evolution - Implementation
2-way communication
They both send hugs and gives the user feedback

8. Evolution - Craft

9. User testing

11. Next Steps
Integrating Bluetooth communication with a custom
software that runs on the phone or computer on both sides.

12. THANK YOU!