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Category Archives: Developments in Haptics

November 23, 2020

It’s a good time to be a Haptician!

By Manu Sainsily, Sr. UI/UX Designer Specialized in XR
Of the five main senses, touch is the most proficient – ‘it’s the only one capable of simultaneous input and output – which means that it is the best sense for communication. One of my colleagues at Immersion,…
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October 8, 2020

Beyond the PlayStation 5

By Chris Ullrich, CTO at Immersion
There is tremendous hype surrounding the upcoming launch of the PlayStation 5. Many developers and reviewers have expressed enthusiasm for the haptic capabilities of the DualSense™ controllers.  Godfall Game Director Keith Lee…
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February 19, 2020

Haptics in 2020s: Three Trends to Watch

by David Birnbaum, Head of Design Strategy and Outreach
The new decade started off with a bang as companies showcased their latest technologies and offerings at CES 2020. Haptics at CES was especially prominent at this year’s show, with many new solutions, devices,…
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October 23, 2019

Haptics in Gaming: Coming of Age

By Chris Ullrich, CTO at Immersion

Dashboard When I started my career in haptics over 20 years ago, I worked mostly on military and industrial virtual reality systems with high quality (and expensive) haptic feedback. When Sony put haptics in the DualShock controller,…
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December 15, 2017

Making New Things Possible Through Haptics Discovery

The Immersion Research and Development Group is at the heart of haptic innovation. Their discoveries drive breakthrough product experiences and make new things possible in all areas of haptics development – from gaming, advertising, mobile and beyond. We sat down with…
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