Ornamental gardens offer “texture” for the eyes — but they also boast real, live tactile texture. Visual texture refers to the surface appearance of a plant: Maybe it has big, bold leaves like a hosta ...

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed a telehaptic device that remotely transmits tactile sensations in real time by attaching it to the fingertip like a sticker.

Tactile sensation is an incredibly important part of how humans perceive their reality. Haptics or devices that can produce extremely specific vibrations that can mimic the sensation of touch are a ...

Have you ever reached out in a virtual world—whether in a game, a training simulation, or even a video call—and felt the absence of touch? It’s a strange limitation, isn’t it? No matter how visually ...

The first time a fingertip meets VoxeLite, the feeling is strangely familiar. The surface under your finger is flat and smooth, yet your skin reports ridges, bumps and even the drag of a rough fabric.