Despite the use of haptic, or touch, devices for visually impaired supporters at the Africa Cup of Nations, none will be ...

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has long been celebrated for its vibrant celebration of African football; however, the recent tournament has sparked a critical dialogue about inclusivity.

When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Jan 8, 2025 at ...

The iBed? Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11896136 B2) for a “pneumatic haptic device having actuation cells for producing a haptic output over a bed mattress.” This is the third such ...

Haply Robotics presents a haptic input system with force and position feedback at CES 2026, intended to replace game ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have become the first NBA team to pilot a haptic device during live games, so fans who are blind or experience vision loss can follow the game's movement.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The device maker, Seattle-based ...

With full freedom of motion, new device can generate a variety of sensations, including pulling, stretching, sliding, vibrations, pressure and twisting. When it comes to haptic feedback, most ...

While sitting on the skin, a compact device that applies force in any direction to generate a variety of sensations. Professors John Rogers, Yonggang Huang, and J. Edward Colgate; Postdoctoral ...