In a breakthrough development, a Chinese university has invented a device that allows users to kiss each other over the internet. The innovative gadget, called the "kissing device," has been developed by researchers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu.
The device
works by using a series of sensors and actuators to mimic the sensation of a
real kiss. The user puts their lips against a silicone pad that is attached to
the device, and the sensors on the pad pick up the movements of their lips.
These movements are then transmitted over the internet to the recipient's
device, where they are translated into corresponding movements on their own
silicone pad. This creates the impression that the two users are kissing each
other, despite being in different locations.
The device
is still in the prototype stage, but the researchers say that it has already
shown promising results in early testing. They believe that it could have a
wide range of applications, from romantic relationships to long-distance family
connections.
According to
the lead researcher, Professor
Zhang Xiaolin, the device could be especially useful for couples in
long-distance relationships. "Being physically apart from your partner can
be very challenging, especially when it comes to intimacy," he said.
"Our device allows couples to share a moment of closeness, even when they
are thousands of miles apart."
The
invention has already generated a lot of buzz in the media and on social media.
Some have hailed it as a revolutionary breakthrough, while others have raised
concerns about the potential risks and ethical implications of such technology.
Despite
these concerns, the researchers say that they are committed to developing the
technology further, and are already exploring ways to improve its accuracy and
functionality.
It remains
to be seen how popular the device will be once it is released to the public,
but there is no doubt that it has the potential to change the way we think
about intimacy and communication in the digital age.
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