What is a haptic?

What is a haptic?


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Posted on Jan 17, 2023 6:02 PM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2023 6:03 PM

haptics

/ˈhaptiks/

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noun

1.

the use of technology that stimulates the senses of touch and motion, especially to reproduce in remote operation or computer simulation the sensations that would be felt by a user interacting directly with physical objects.

"their research is centered on human-computer interaction specifically focusing on wearable computing, haptics, and video games"

2.

the perception of objects by touch and proprioception, especially as involved in nonverbal communication.

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Jan 17, 2023 6:03 PM in response to DFDII

haptics

/ˈhaptiks/

Learn to pronounce

noun

1.

the use of technology that stimulates the senses of touch and motion, especially to reproduce in remote operation or computer simulation the sensations that would be felt by a user interacting directly with physical objects.

"their research is centered on human-computer interaction specifically focusing on wearable computing, haptics, and video games"

2.

the perception of objects by touch and proprioception, especially as involved in nonverbal communication.

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