Bionic Buzz® got to cover South by Southwest® in Austin, TX. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
There we got to interview check out Motion Data Lab’s Hugtics. It is a wearable device with artificial muscles woven into it. By wearing this garment and hugging a torso equipped with pressure sensors, hugging data is measured and fed back to the artificial muscles to create an unprecedented experience of giving yourself a hug.
The sensors detect the wearer’s brainwaves to measure changes in various emotions related to happiness and, through a unique algorithm, visualize the positive effects of Hugtics.The device reads changes in brain waves during the hug, and uses a unique algorithm to convert them into happiness levels which are then displayed via LED lights attached to the user’s vest.
Connect: https://motiondatalab.com/hugtics/