Researchers at the Digital Media Design Department at Hongik University, in Korea, have created an emoticon mask that allows the wearer to don an LED emoticon instead of a facial expression.
The mask is reportedly programmed to change expressions based on the wearer’s actions—a thoughtful pose will trigger a thoughtful-looking emoticon, for example. Check out the video below for a demonstration.—Catherine Rampell



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