Data you can virtually touch (24 Sep 2004)

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Data you can virtually touch (24 Sep 2004)
Haptics is the science of simulating pressure, texture, temperature, vibration and other touch-related sensations. The term is derived from a Greek word meaning “able to lay hold of”. It is one of those technologies much loved by researchers, but rarely seen in commercial products. In the laboratory, haptic systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and capable. William Harwin, the head of a haptics-research team at the University of Reading, believes that such systems are now ready for much wider use.

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