The device moves beyond simple vibrations to produce a refined and diverse range of haptic sensations. Most haptic ...

From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with ...

It's easy to take for granted the gentle buzz of your smartwatch when the timer you set for your boiling water goes off. Simple haptic feedback like this has helped humans and machines communicate ...

When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern ...

Northwestern says the new device can simulate a much more realistic sense of touch. It could even let deaf people "feel" ...

Haptics refers to the technology that actively enhances the touch experience when engaging with devices, allowing for a more streamlined and stimulating customer experience with surface textures and ...

Today’s innovations focus on cutaneous feedback – stimulating the skin’s receptors to provide realistic touch sensations – ...

This presents a massive challenge, which current technologies have struggled — and failed — to overcome. “Part of the reason haptic technology lags video and audio in its richness and realism is that ...