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.
€200k fund to support AI technologies for the Healthcare sector
The HosmartAI project – “Hospital Smart development based on AI” has announced the launch of its Open Call #1 – INNOVATE Call for Tech, with a total budget of €200k ...
Increasing efficiency in the manufacturing industry using machine learning assistance
Efficiency rates for production machinery frequently fall far below what technology could achieve. The common reason is experienced employees are not always available when a failure occurs while other employees ...
Brain-based computing chips not just for AI anymore
With the insertion of a little math, Sandia National Laboratories researchers have shown that neuromorphic computers, which synthetically replicate the brain’s logic, can solve more complex problems than those posed ...
VR therapy helps stroke patients improve their motor skills
After a stroke, patients may lose feeling in an arm or experience weakness and reduced movement that limits their ability to complete basic daily activities. Traditional rehabilitation therapy is very ...
What is the Technical Support Instrument
The Technical Support Instrument (TSI) is the Commission’s instrument to provide technical support to reforms in EU Member States, following requests by national authorities. TSI is part of the Multiannual ...
AI-powered apps reduced business risks during the pandemic
A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) apps helped protect small and medium-sized businesses against many of the risks that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic – yet only ...
Towards a green, digital and resilient economy
The European Commission has put forward a Communication on the European Growth Model. It recalls the common objectives the EU and its Member States have committed to with respect to ...
Haptic fingertip sensitivity for robots
In a paper published on February 23, 2022 in Nature Machine Intelligence, a team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) introduce a robust soft haptic sensor named “Insight” ...
Benefits of EU single market for investment funds still largely unrealised
The EU has a framework in place to establish a single market for investment funds across EU borders, and to ensure that EU citizens’ investments are protected. But not all ...
Proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence
Why is the Commission presenting this initiative? The transformation to a sustainable economy is a key political priority of the EU. It is essential for the wellbeing of our society and ...
Digital Transformation Conference
Digital Transformation Conference brings more than 650+ key players of the oil & gas industry, to probe and explore winning strategies and technologies, by means of digitalization in dealing with ...
Actions to contribute to European Defence
The Commission puts forward a number of Commission-led initiatives in areas critical for defence and security within the European Union. These comprise a Contribution to European defence, covering the full range ...
