A device for simulating a human presence and method is disclosed herein. The device includes a speaker configured to provide an audio output substantially similar to a voice of the remote person, a heartbeat simulator configured to provide a tactile output onto a bed substantially similar to a heartbeat of the remote person, a processor communicably coupled to the speaker and to the heartbeat simulator, the processor configured to drive the speaker and the heartbeat simulator, and a power supply electrically coupled to the speaker and to the heartbeat simulator, the power supply configured to power the speaker and the heartbeat simulator. The device for simulating a human presence is useful for mimicking the heartbeat of a mother to comfort a baby or child and maximize sleep time.
