M. Adcock, D. Harry, M. Boch, R.-D. Poblano, V. Harden

Abstract

Tug n’ Talk is a prototype of a tuggable communication device, allowing for intimate communication between two individuals using tugging as a metaphor. In this paper we discuss the advantages of tugging over other haptic communication modalities, such as vibration, with a focus on input/output spaces and meaning construction.