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This Robot Lets You Feel Virtual Objects

Virtual reality headsets use your eyes and ears to make things seem real, but the future of VR is all about incorporating the other senses. Researchers at Stanford University have our hands and fingers covered. They…

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Tactus to Release Tactile Touchscreen Keyboard Case for the iPad Mini

Ever since I found out about Tactus a couple of years ago I’ve been looking forward to trying out its tactile touchscreen technology. It looks like that time is close at hand. Tactus’ first consumer product…

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Fujitsu Tablet Prototype Lets You Feel Rough and Smooth Textures on Screen

Fujitsu has rolled out a prototype tablet that has a cool bit of tech inside. The tablet has haptic sensory technology inside that allows you to feel images on the screen. Users are able to feel…

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Disney Research Simulates 3D Geometry on Touch Surfaces: Touch & Feel Screen

The geniuses at Disney Research are obsessed with touch-based input. One of their latest breakthroughs is an algorithm that can “simulate rich 3D geometric features (such as bumps, ridges, edges, protrusions, texture etc.) on touch screen…

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Disney’s AIREAL Creates Tactile Feedback in Mid-Air

The technical magicians at Disney Research are at it once more. This time, they’re working on a technology which allows users to feel sensations without actually having to touch a surface.…

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Reactive Grip Haptic Feedback Motion Controller Adds Shake Shake to Pew Pews

I don’t really care much for tactile feedback in videogames, but if you’re into that sort of immersion, Tactical Haptics is working on a device that’s right up your alley. At the 2013 Game Developers Conference,…

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Tactus Touchscreen Tablet Has a Keyboard You Can Really Feel

Last year, we showed you an early prototype of technology from Tactus Technology which can turn a flat screen into a tactile surface. Now, at CES 2013, Tactus is showing off a full 7-inch tablet that…

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The Tactile Rubik’s Cube for the Blind

Despite the fact that there are people (and robots) out there who can solve a Rubik’s Cube in about 5 seconds, my tiny brain still needs at least 20 minutes to solve one. But imagine if…

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Analog Joystick for Mobile Devices Spares Touchscreen, Covers Cameras Instead

We have seen a handful of attempts to add analog control to touchscreen devices, but these solutions are either bulky or take up a significant amount of the screen. Precise control is nothing if you can’t…

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Haptic Thumbstick Videogame Controller Renders Rumble Obsolete

Videogames are very good at engaging our eyes and ears, but when it comes to touch we still have a long way to go. Force feedback is the gaming industry’s attempt to engage our sense of…

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How Huge Is That Folder You’re Trying to Drag? The DataBot Mouse Will Let You Know

My hard drive is filled with so much junk that sometimes I wonder how on earth it still manages to turn itself on without conking out. (But I’m glad it still functions well though, despite that.…

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Fling Mini iPhone & iPod Joysticks: Stick-on Joy for Analog Fans

Ten One Design has now released the inevitable follow-up to the Fling stick-on joystick for the iPad, the Fling Mini for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It’s almost exactly the same as its big brother, which…

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Disney Tactile Brush Seat to Add Realism to Games and Movies

I like a lot of realism in my games – and movies to a point. I would love to have a chair that allows me to feel the forces exerted on the body during a real…

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iPhone Tickle Interface: Do Scientists Really Have this Much Time on Their Hands?

Researchers from Tokyo’s University of Electro-Communications are working on a ridiculous new interface for the iPhone, which allows users to simulate the sensation of being tickled. Why actually tickle the palm of your hand when you…

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iKeyboard Concept Makes Touch Typing on iPad Possible

I really like the iPad – it’s a great tablet. I am not a huge fan of the on-screen keyboard though. I also don’t really like to have to carry a bulky external keyboard with me…

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Engrain Tactile Keyboard: Who WOODn’t Want One?

This might just be the most beautiful keyboard I’ve ever laid eyes on. Each key cap on this modified Apple keyboard is cut from sandblasted lumber, providing a ridged, tactile feel under fingertips.…

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Tag: Tactile

This Robot Lets You Feel Virtual Objects

Tactus to Release Tactile Touchscreen Keyboard Case for the iPad Mini

Fujitsu Tablet Prototype Lets You Feel Rough and Smooth Textures on Screen

Disney Research Simulates 3D Geometry on Touch Surfaces: Touch & Feel Screen

Disney’s AIREAL Creates Tactile Feedback in Mid-Air

Reactive Grip Haptic Feedback Motion Controller Adds Shake Shake to Pew Pews

Tactus Touchscreen Tablet Has a Keyboard You Can Really Feel

The Tactile Rubik’s Cube for the Blind

Analog Joystick for Mobile Devices Spares Touchscreen, Covers Cameras Instead

Haptic Thumbstick Videogame Controller Renders Rumble Obsolete

How Huge Is That Folder You’re Trying to Drag? The DataBot Mouse Will Let You Know

Fling Mini iPhone & iPod Joysticks: Stick-on Joy for Analog Fans

Disney Tactile Brush Seat to Add Realism to Games and Movies

iPhone Tickle Interface: Do Scientists Really Have this Much Time on Their Hands?

iKeyboard Concept Makes Touch Typing on iPad Possible

Engrain Tactile Keyboard: Who WOODn’t Want One?

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