So What are Haptic Technologies?

Haptic technology is a technology that senses

touch to allow the user to control the

technology/device. Some uses include controlling

virtual objects, and enhancing remote control

machines.

In computer games joysticks and steering wheels

are examples of haptic technologies used to

control virtual objects.

Companies such as LG and Motorola are

companies that use haptic technologies in their

phones

Current applications for haptic

technologies

Computer games

Personal computers

Teleoperators and simulators

Mobile technologies

Virtual reality

Robotics

Arts and design

Phantom OMNI

This device is called

the Phantom OMNI

made by Sensable. It

allows the user to

control/manipulate and

touch virtual objects.

Omega.7

The following device is

called the Omega.7. It

is a versatile haptic

device that enables

instinctive interaction

with complex haptic

applications. It is

currently used in the

aerospace and medical

industries.

Haptic Telexistence glove

The haptic

Telexistence glove is to

be able to simulate the

feeling of touching

virtual objects and

allow you to touch

them

For example touching

a fabric would actually

give the feeling of a

fabric or shaking

someone’s hand from

another country.