Snuggle From Afar With Mutsugoto

Though the biggest downside to a long-distance relationship will probably differ depending on which partner you ask, sleeping alone is a definite downer. Mutsugoto provides a solution, albeit one that requires a bit of imagination. Each partner wears a special ring and installs a camera above the bed. A computer system records the ring’s movement and displays the pattern as streaks of light, allowing each partner to see what the other one is doing with their ring. When the two light streaks cross, they change color, adding some interactivity to the virtual snugglefest. I could see this getting old pretty quickly, but it’ll at least break the monotony of the goodnight phone call. If you’re interested, one of the creator’s technology outfits, Distance Lab, is looking for volunteer couples based in Scotland. [Mutsugoto via Dvice]