A new class of haptic tech will redraw the borders of reality
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- Client
- Afference
- Client type
- B2B Hardware
- Date
Summary
Freethink’s Hard Reset series spends 14 minutes exploring Afference’s Phantom and the challenge of adding touch to virtual experiences.
The feature introduces a device that sends electrical signals through finger-worn rings to stimulate nerves. Afference uses the approach to create the impression of contact with a digital object.
Freethink’s team tries the technology and explains why sight and sound alone leave a gap in virtual reality. The accompanying article describes the prototype’s tactile sensations as basic, while showing the possibilities the team is working toward.
The film is a dedicated demonstration of Afference’s work, separate from Freethink’s earlier written profile of the company.