Engineers at Glasgow University presented the innovative aerohaptic system to create a sense of physical touch while interacting with holograms.
The user of the aerohaptic system manipulates a virtual object on the pseudo-holographic display. It is a modern version of Pepper's Ghost illusion technique used in the 19th century. It has glass and mirrors to create a two-dimensional image. And the haptic feedback is also made with nothing but air. The device detects finger movements and directs air flows to the hands. The direction and intensity of the flows depend on the scenario of interaction, from bouncing a basketball to shaking a virtual colleague’s hand.
In the future, the aerohaptic system could empower surgeons to perform procedures remotely and hold advanced teleconferencing. Furthermore, the device is simple and inexpensive.
What's Driving This Trend
- Aerohaptic Tech
- Aerohaptic technology is a new field to explore for companies desiring to create a sense of physical touch while interacting with holograms.
- Virtual Haptic Feedback
- Virtual haptic feedback technology is disrupting various industries like teleconferencing, virtual meetings, VR gaming, and telemedicine.
- Low-cost Haptic Feedback
- Low-cost haptic feedback devices like the aerohaptic system can revolutionize the way people interact with technology and could become a standard feature in many future products.
Who This Affects Most
- Teleconferencing
- Aerohaptic technology offers teleconferencing companies an opportunity to create a more immersive and tactile experience for remote participants.
- Telemedicine
- Virtual haptic feedback technology could enable doctors to perform more delicate and sensitive procedures remotely, improving patient care and safety.
- Virtual Reality Gaming
- The aerohaptic system and other virtual haptic feedback devices are disrupting the gaming industry by providing players with more immersive and realistic gaming experiences.
