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

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

Most haptic devices only deliver feedback as simple vibrations. New device applies dynamic forces in any direction to simulate a more realistic sense of touch. Small, lightweight device can enhance ...

From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory ...

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 ...

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

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

Part of the reason haptic technology lags video and audio in its richness and realism is that the mechanics of skin deformation are complicated. Skin can be poked in or stretched sideways.

But with advancements in sensing and actuation technology, haptic devices have become increasingly wearable. Today’s innovations focus on cutaneous feedback — stimulating the skin’s ...