The Haptic Revolution... and the Technologies Paving the Way
Haptic Touch Devices can come in a few different forms, but they all exist for essentially the same purpose--to give a sense of tactile feeling that responds to a virtual object or reality. It can be as simple as a light rumble when you click a digital button, to full on virtual surgery tools. From Wikipedia: Haptic or kinesthetic communication recreates the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user.[1] This mechanical stimulation can be used to as