The word haptic, from the Greek: ἁπτικός (haptikos), means “pertaining to the sense of touch” and comes from the Greek verb ἅπτεσθαι haptesthai, meaning “to contact” or “to touch”.
Haptic technology will be more remarkable than any breakthrough in the past technology
Haptic technology will change the way we live and interact with technology in the future. As mobile devices to act more like an extension of our body, so that the connected smart devices will act as an extension of our environments, allowing us to control the world around us in a unimaginable way.
Beyond the Screen: Evaluating the Haptic Opportunities and Obstacles of Room-Scale VR
Room-scale virtual reality (VR) is one where users explore a VR environment by physically walking through it. The technology provides many benefits given its highly immersive experience. Yet the drawbacks ...
Space Age Manufacturing: Advancing Technologies for Europe’s Cosmic Endeavors
Min-Uh Ko and his team at Fraunhofer ILT have set their sights on nothing less than the successful future of the European space industry. Within the ENLIGHTEN (European iNitiative for ...
Tapping into Safety: The Next Generation of Excavator Helmets
People who drive heavy construction machines are exposed to heavy vibrations almost continuously. Excavators, wheel loaders or bulldozers generate low-frequency vibrations that travel through the human body and can cause ...
EU will require a digital battery passport
Batteries are key to the transition to climate-friendly mobility and the widespread use of renewable energies. As crucial components of electric vehicles, they need to be produced and used sustainably ...
From Marshmallows to Hearts: A New Era in Haptic Technology
The perception of softness can be taken for granted, but it plays a crucial role in many actions and interactions – from judging the ripeness of an avocado to conducting ...
Advancing Together EU and Japan Launch Dialogue on Cutting-Edge Materials
The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy. Cementing close collaboration in research and innovation, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, ...
Eco-Construction: Turning Residual Materials into High-Performance Solutions
Anyone who leaves their house now often finds themselves in the middle of noisy demolition or construction and building sites impact our everyday lives, especially in metropolitan areas. It is ...
Five-Year Forecast: Your Career Aspirations
The question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common one in job interviews, particularly in assessing a candidate’s long-term career goals and aspirations. Here’s a deeper ...
Maximizing Innovation: The Crucial Role of Metrics and KPIs in Auditing
Innovation stands as a cornerstone for organizational growth and resilience in today’s dynamic business landscape. However, while fostering innovation is essential, effectively measuring its impact and success is equally imperative ...
€600 million to strengthen rescEU firefighting fleet
The Commission is financing the purchase of new firefighting planes to increase the aerial firefighting capacity of rescEU, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism’s strategic crisis response reserve. €600 million in ...
Exploring Cutting-Edge Materials Innovation at ECOMAT Days 2024
Haptic R&D Consulting, an engineering company in technological innovation, is happy to announce its participation in ECOMAT Days 2024, scheduled to take place on April 17-18, 2024, in Bremen, Germany ...
Advanced Factories Open Innovation Challenge 2024
Haptic R&D Consulting, an engineering consultancy company, proudly announces its involvement in the prestigious Advanced Factories Open Innovation Challenge 2024. This significant engagement underscores the company’s commitment to driving innovation, ...
