Haptic perception and dynamic touch encompass the sophisticated processes through which the human sensorimotor system interprets object properties by means of active manipulation. This modality relies ...

Marcia O’Malley, the Thomas Michael Panos Family Professor in Engineering and professor and chair of mechanical engineering at Rice University. Haptic devices, which enable communication through touch ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Human skin is remarkably complex, containing an array of receptors that provide detailed sensory information about our environment through the sense of touch. One unique feature ...

Acoustic streaming generated by airborne ultrasonic phased arrays plays a critical role in the performance of advanced ultrasonic technologies, including midair haptic feedback, odor delivery, and ...

Mastering your laptop means mastering its inputs, and having a good touchpad (also known as a trackpad) can truly make or break your experience. Touchpads haven't always had a great reputation for ...

PC laptop trackpads are really good now. The average laptop trackpad works well, and many even feel downright great. But there’s one big upgrade that can take your laptop trackpad experience to the ...

Daniel's been gaming since he was old enough to reach the keyboard and has a Bachelor's Degree in Writing from the University of Tampa. Sony has filed a patent for a new haptic feedback apparatus that ...