This article addresses new ways of computer interaction beyond the known mouse and button paradigm. The author explores haptics as a means to pay attention to the self, and using this sense to connect with others.
Index Terms:
human-computer interaction, HCI, affectionate computing, interactive multimedia, biometrics, interactive devices, haptics, haptic devices
Citation:
Thecla Schiphorst, "Affectionate Computing: Can We Fall in Love with a Machine?," IEEE MultiMedia, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 20-23, Jan.-Mar. 2006, doi:10.1109/MMUL.2006.2