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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Neuroscience
  • Sociology of Technology

Background:

  • Touch is a fundamental aspect of human experience, influencing emotional and affective development.
  • Contemporary technologies, including haptic devices and companion robots, increasingly involve physical interaction.
  • Understanding the emotional impact of technological touch is crucial in our technologically integrated world.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and explore the concept of 'affective technotouch'.
  • To examine the multidimensional, embodied encounters with technologies that trigger emotional responses.
  • To consider the social, political, cultural, and ethical dimensions of technological touch.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review referencing neuroscience and developmental studies on the role of touch.
  • Conceptual analysis of 'affective technotouch' based on existing research.
  • Critical introduction to six contributing articles within a special issue.

Main Results:

  • Affective technotouch encompasses embodied technological encounters with emotional and affective dimensions.
  • Touch is foundational to human experience, as supported by neuroscience and developmental studies.
  • Haptic gadgets and care robots exemplify the complex nature of affective technotouch.

Conclusions:

  • Affective technotouch is a critical area for understanding human-technology relationships.
  • The study underscores the importance of considering emotional and ethical implications in technology design.
  • This introduction sets the stage for further research into the multifaceted nature of technological touch.