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.