Ga'u Echo:A Digital Shrine for Remote Haptic Emotional Connection

Remote emotional connection and internal emotional regulation play a critical role in addressing emotional isolation and mental stress in modern society. This study presents "Ga'u Echo," a wearable device grounded in biosensing and affective computing technologies, specifically developed to facilitate remote emotional connection and support individual emotional regulation. Functioning as a "digital ga'u box" for the user, "Ga'u Echo" transforms the physiological rhythms of distant loved ones and the user's own internal states into tangible tactile feedback. This enables individuals to form deeper, more authentic emotional connections with both others and themselves.