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!