For those of us that just need a hug sometimes, we no longer have to rely on the kindness of friends or strangers. We can now throw money at our loneliness problem by purchasing the Free Hug Sofa.

There’s nothing like coming home and wrapping yourself in the arms of a loved one…or a bizarre-looking chair. Don't have anyone to hold? No worries. South Korean designer Lee Eun Kyoung created a ...

Everyone needs a hug from time to time — there’s just nothing quite like the comfort that comes from having two supportive arms embrace you. And that’s what Japanese company UniCare is banking on with ...

Nothing compares to the warm hug of a real person, but when there’s no one else around, this nifty little Japanese invention can do the job quite well. It’s called the ‘tranquility chair’ – its back ...

There’s nothing like coming home and wrapping yourself in the arms of a loved one…or a bizarre-looking chair. Don't have anyone to hold? No worries. South Korean designer Lee Eun Kyoung created a ...