Imagine a situation in which you can touch any virtual object. Or to press with your fingers on the felt, but still virtual keys. All this works today with the help of technology developed by Ultrahaptics.
Ultrahaptics was founded in 2013 based on technology originally developed at the University of Bristol in the UK. The company received seed funding in 2014 to support further technology development and expansion of the engineering team.
Unique technology developed by Ultrahaptics allows users to experience a tactile experience without the need for real touch. The technology uses ultrasound to project sensations in the air directly onto the user. Users can feel keys or switches, receive feedback on gestures, interact with virtual objects, or feel touches on various textures.
You can watch the emotions caused by Ultrahaptics technology in people in the video
The technology works like this: A large array of ultrasonic emitters gently vibrates the skin of your hand. The vibration can be concentrated on different parts of the arm to create different feelings.
And here is a photo of a working prototype - a platform with installed ultrasonic emitters from the CES 2015 exhibition.
Promotional video:
Unfortunately, the development of the company is not for sale yet. There is only an introductory program, within which (if you are a company) you can get your hands on Ultrahaptics tactile technology right now. Members of the program receive everything they need to evaluate, test, and develop conceptual products that use haptic feedback. However, this program is by invitation only.
The trial program includes the device itself, demos, editor application, API, support and documentation.
Well, let's look forward to the emergence of technology in consumer devices.