Technology can transfer human emotions to your palm through air, say scientists

Monday, April 20, 2015 - 10:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Human emotion can be transferred by technology that stimulates different parts of the hand without making physical contact with your body, a study has shown. For example, short, sharp bursts of air to the area around the thumb, index finger and middle part of the palm generate excitement, whereas sad feelings are created by slow and moderate stimulation of the outer palm and the area around the 'pinky' finger.

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