Cool Haptic Implementations

• "While couching this view with the fact that the system remains a concept, it's design, usability and quality stands direct comparison with the premium German auto makers' products, and is far beyond anything currently seen from the likes of Lexus — with its mouse-controller — or Jaguar — with its touchscreen."
• “What's impressive is the way the ‘haptic feedback' has been integrated, with feedback varying to help a user understand where they are within a menu, and ultimately minimising the need to take eyes off the road.”
• "...impressive for its technological integration, was the somewhat clunkily-named 'Applied Mouse-type Commander with Haptic Wheel and Motion Sensor'. This advanced controller integrates three elements - joystick 'ball', mouse, and motion/gesture sensor — to create an impressively set of UI possibilities..."

—Car Design News

•  “. . . Remote Touch is as natural to the driver’s hand as a computer mouse. It can also be customized to the desired level of haptic feedback.” —Top Speed
• “. . .  Remote Touch lets you set up a lot of the systems in the car. Going across the main menu makes it more like navigating a smart phone. Haptics lets you feel the navigation ‘clunk, clunk, clunk.’” —CNET Car Tech
• “I have seen the future and it is the Remote Touch interface found in the all-new Lexus RX SUV . . . With the Remote Touch controller under your fingertips returning haptic feedback, your eyes don’t need to be glued to the screen all the time.”  —Motor Trend

• "Inside, the influence of the One-77 is self-evident. The tired switchgear of the Virage, DBS and every other mainstream Aston has been swapped for touch-sensitive controls that vibrate gently when they're activated." —Edmunds.com - Riding in the 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
• "Inside, the Vanquish is equally alluring, all soft leather, piano black wood and haptic switchgear covered in real glass, not plastic. And unlike previous Astons, the function of said switchgear does not follow form. The Vanquish's computer interface, for instance, is simple and well laid out, unlike the previous version that could confound even a NASA computer quant. A now de rigueur Bang & Olufsen audio system — complete with rising tweeters — now boasts 1,000 watts, surely enough decibel power to blow out eardrums in such a small cabin. And one can, if one is willing to motivate Aston with sufficient funds (if you have to ask, you don't have enough), fit the same square, racing-derived steering wheel as the ultra-excusive One-77. There's also quantifiably more leg- and elbowroom in the Vanquish though the cabin is still better described as intimate than commodious. A few quirks remain — a parking brake that is needlessly fiddly and digital readouts so dim they are washed out in even rainy Old Blighty's version of sunshine — but the new Vanquish now offers Old World charm and at least some New World modernity. " —Canada MSN Autos - 2013 Aston Martin first drive
• "Lavish interiors are Aston Martin's hallmark, and the Vanquish doesn't stray from that tradition. It does, however, offer a little extra space (legroom increases by 1.5 inches; elbow room grows 3.5 inches), a little extra flair (dig those quilted seat bolsters), and a little more technology than before. The biggest departure from the DBS is the center stack - though it still boasts push-button transmission and starter controls, switchgear for both climate and audio systems has been replaced with a sexy capacitive touch interface, complete with haptic feedback." —Automobile Mag - First Look: 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
• "Overall, the configuration is slightly more logical (and consequently more pleasing to the eye) while introducing new capacitive glass buttons with illumination and haptic feedback." —Cars-91 - 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
• "Fresh interfaces have also been introduced, such as One-77-inspired details like the imaginatively stitched Bridge of Weir Luxmil leather, a center stack with haptic feedback for multimedia settings." —European Car - 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish - First Drive

• "Inside, the RLX will be loaded with a long list of flagship goodies including two LCD screens — one used as a display and one touch screen to control audio, navigation, and climate controls. The 14-speaker audio system will be capable of streaming Internet radio. Modern safety features include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Acura’s first Lane Keep Assist System, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning." —Motor Trend - 2013 Acura RLX Concept: Honda Previews its Luxury Flagship
• "The dashboard will be dominated by two different LCD displays: an eight-inch unit will likely serve as a gauge cluster, while a seven-inch touch-screen will be integrated into the infotainment system. The latter, says Acura, provides "direct one-touch access" to a number of key systems, including audio, climate, and navigation controls." —Automobile Mag - 2012 New York Auto Show Coverage: First Look 2013 Acura RLX Concept
• "Inside, the 2013 Acura RLX will be loaded with a long list of flagship goodies including two LCD screens, one used a display and one touch screen to control audio, navigation, and climate controls." —Car Club - 2013 Acura RLX Review and Prices
• "The RLX has very advanced communications, navigation, and infotainment systems. It also features a pair of LCD touch screens – one 8-inch and one 7-inch – which control various components throughout the vehicle, including: the HVAC system, navigation, and hand-free cell phone usage." —Top Speed - 2014 Acura RLX

• "Drivers can easily navigate menus for a variety of vehicle and route information. A slight vibrating sensation when scrolling over a new selection helps to improve driver concentration and safety." — Sohbetna! - Kia Quoaris 2013
• "...The only thing I found were more clever touches such as the haptic control dial on the steering — a first for Kia. This lets you access all kinds of information which is displayed in the instrument panel, including fuel economy and route information." — Gulf News - Kia Quoris: luxury for the people