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 ...

Now, researchers have developed a haptics system that creates more complex tactile feedback. Beyond just buzzing, the device ...

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

The sense of touch gives you vital information about the world around you. From gripping a coffee mug to shaking hands or ...

"Part of the reason haptic technology lags video and audio in its richness and realism is that the mechanics of skin deformation are complicated," said Northwestern's J. Edward Colgate, a haptics ...

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

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 ...

According to a recent post on Weibo, Apple still envisions a future iPhone that has haptic buttons instead of physical ones.

When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny ...