Feeling lonely this Valentine’s Day? Try a remote hug

Technology has given us lots of ways to connect with distant romantic partners, friends, and family. You can send a text message, make a phone call, or launch a video chat, among many other options. Overwhelmingly, these focus on only two of our senses: sight and hearing. But what if you could reach out and physically touch someone who was thousands of miles away? This is the driving question behind a bevy of devices that are supposed to physically connect people with a simple, universal gesture