Mainstream computer users soon will see a lot of new developments — thanks to the vision of haptics technology pioneers. Haptics technology, mainly developed to assist the blind when using computers, is bringing the sensation of touch to the Internet and the desktop, and enabling computer users at remote locations to “grasp” objects. Simply put, haptics is leading to a new stage in the computing experience, one that will move the traditional computer interface beyond simple sights and sounds.
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Touch Technology Comes of Age Online
Posted by: Gene J. Koprowski September 10, 2003 04:15 AMMainstream computer users soon will see a lot of new developments — thanks to the vision of haptics technology pioneers. Haptics technology, mainly developed to assist the blind when using computers, is bringing the sensation of touch to the Internet and the desktop, and enabling computer users at remote locations to “grasp” objects. Simply put, haptics is leading to a new stage in the computing experience, one that will move the traditional computer interface beyond simple sights and sounds.