Haptic Interfaces, Force Illusions, Invisible Force

Researchers have made haptic interfaces that create the sensation of being pushed or pulled by an invisible force.

Japanese Researchers Demonstrate “Force Illusions” | MIT Technology Review: "What if the compass app in your phone didn’t just visually point north but actually seemed to pull your hand in that direction? Two Japanese researchers will present tiny handheld devices that generate this kind of illusion at next month’s annual SIGGRAPH technology conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. The “force display” devices, called Traxion and Buru-Navi3, exploit the fact that a vibrating object is perceived as either pulling or pushing when held. The effect could be applied in navigation and gaming applications, and it suggests possibilities in mobile and wearable technology as well...." (read more at link above)


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