HandJive (by Fogg et al, 1998)

HandJive is a handheld object that allows remote play through haptic input and output. Specifically, HandJive is a device that:

•  fits in one hand
•  moves in interesting ways (so you can fidget with it)
•  can communicate wirelessly with similar devices
•  has only haptic input and output (no visuals, no sound)
•  sends movements to another HandJive device
•  receives movements from another HandJive device

In the final version, HandJive is a device with two balls which can be played by remote partners. When one physically moves a ball in one location, the distant ball moves as well.

Source: Fogg. B., Cutler, L. D., Arnold, P., Eisbach, C. 1998, HandJive: A Device for Interpersonal Haptic Entertainment. In CHI 98

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