The Africa Cup of Nations showcased haptic devices for visually impaired fans, but their limited availability raises questions about true inclusivity. Only three matches offered the devices, sparking ...

Despite haptic devices being available for visually impaired fans at the Africa Cup of Nations, their absence in the final game raises concerns about the inclusivity claims. The disparity in ...

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 ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Jan 8, 2025 at ...

Wearable haptic devices, which provide touch-based feedback, can provide more realistic experiences in virtual reality, assist with rehabilitation, and create new opportunities for silent ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

While sitting on the skin, a compact device that applies force in any direction to generate a variety of sensations. Professors John Rogers, Yonggang Huang, and J. Edward Colgate; Postdoctoral ...