An origami-inspired haptic ring for VR called OriRing weighs 18 grams and can push back with up to 6.5 N. It senses pressing ...

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are technologies that allow users to immerse themselves in digital worlds or enhance their surroundings with computer-generated filters or images, ...

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Despite the availability of haptic, or touch, devices for visually impaired supporters at the ...

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 ...

Haply Robotics presents a haptic input system with force and position feedback at CES 2026, intended to replace game controllers in laboratories and industry.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have become the first NBA team to pilot a haptic device during live games, so fans who are blind or experience vision loss can follow the game's movement.

The iBed? Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11896136 B2) for a “pneumatic haptic device having actuation cells for producing a haptic output over a bed mattress.” This is the third such ...

Haptic technologies enable consumers to perceive touch sensations when using electronic devices. The touch sensation, created by an actuator embedded in the device, makes a virtual experience seem ...

The sense of touch gives you vital information about the world around you. From gripping a coffee mug to shaking hands or feeling fabric, touch helps you interact with objects and people. Beneath your ...

With full freedom of motion, new device can generate a variety of sensations, including pulling, stretching, sliding, vibrations, pressure and twisting. When it comes to haptic feedback, most ...