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Breakthrough device allows user to be touched remotely in a ‘real-life’ way — and could be a cure for isolation

New York Post
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A breakthrough medical device can simulate the “natural,” “real-life” sensation of human touch is being offered up as a cure for isolation.

Researchers at University College London have created the wearable technology.

They are looking to recruit at least 10 people experiencing loss of sensation for a clinical trial in the next few months .

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English

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59

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