Now, researchers have developed a haptics system that creates more complex tactile feedback. Beyond just buzzing, the device ...

It's easy to take for granted the gentle buzz of your smartwatch when the timer you set for your boiling water goes off. Simple haptic feedback like this has helped humans and machines communicate ...

How can haptic feedback, which uses vibrations to simulate real touch sensations, be improved to provide more accurate data to users? This is what a recent | Technology ...

Northwestern's wireless device mimics real touch by replicating vibrations, pressure, stretching, and more—delivering a ...

Scientists have developed a small-scale actuator tech that can impart omnidirectional, superimposable, dynamic forces to the ...

Simpson and Kimberly Querrey Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurological Surgery, with appointments in the McCormick School of Engineering and Northwestern ...

Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on her patients using a tiny robot, or ...

The review highlights advancements in wearable haptic devices, focusing on multisensory feedback and its impact on user ...

From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with ...

Most haptic devices only deliver feedback as simple vibrations. New device applies dynamic forces in any direction to simulate a more realistic sense of touch. Small, lightweight device can enhance ...