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Ultrahaptics development kit enables mid-air haptic technology

March 29, 2018

Ultrahaptics has announced its first haptic technology development kit based on its new Stratos platform, according to a press release. 

Ultrahaptics' core mid-air haptic technology creates the sense of touch in mid-air by using arrays of ultrasonic transducers to project haptic feedback directly onto users' hands. Stratos Explore has been created for developers who want to build applications requiring mid-air haptic sensations, such as virtual reality, 3D gesture interfaces and advanced automotive controls.

Ultrahaptics' technology controls the emission of ultrasound waves and manipulates them so that the combined pressure of the waves interacting produces enough force to be felt on a user's skin. When multiple pressure points are created, the user can feel 3D shapes, buttons, sliders and virtual objects in thin air.

The company has demonstrated its technology in applications including self-serve kiosks, augmented and virtual reality, digital signage and location-based entertainment, often in collaboration with worldwide brands such as Dell, Nike, Meta  and Pagani.