# Haptic Feedback Jackets Disney's Force Jacket Aims to Make VR and AR More Realistic By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-jacket References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/26/disney-force-jacket-vr-ar/) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/26/17284058/disney-force-jacket-physical-experienes-vr-virtual-reality-haptic) Haptic feedback seems to be the next frontier in immersive gaming and Disney is hoping to lead the charge with its Force Jacket prototype. Developed by [Disney Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicband), [MIT Media Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu) and [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskin), this new conceptual haptic jacket is meant to stimulate physical experiences from video games. Currently, AR and VR feedback comes in the form of vibrations of a handheld device, but the Force Jacket aims to provide a full-body sensation through an array of airbags along the jacket. The airbags also feature a range of sensors that direct force and vibrations to certain parts of the body. The sensations created by the airbags are currently controlled by a haptic effects software editor. The editor can allow for a range of effects, which include: a racing heartbeat, light or heavy rain, snowball hit to the chest, a hand tap on the shoulder, slime dripping on your back, a bug crawling up your arm and motorcycle vibrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Haptic Feedback Gaming:** Opportunity to create immersive gaming experiences by incorporating haptic feedback technology into video games. - **Full-body Sensation:** Potential for creating realistic virtual and augmented reality experiences by providing haptic feedback sensations throughout the entire body. - **Customizable Haptic Effects:** A chance to enhance user experiences by developing haptic effects editing software that allows for a wide range of customizable sensations. ### Where This Applies - **Video Gaming:** Opportunity for video game developers to incorporate haptic feedback technology to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Potential for virtual reality developers to enhance the realistic feel of virtual worlds by integrating haptic feedback technology. - **Augmented Reality:** Chance for augmented reality developers to provide users with physical sensations and enhance the AR experience through haptic feedback technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haptic Response Gamer Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owo-haptic-vest.md) - [Branded Haptic Feedback Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owo-the-crew-edition.md) - [Collaborative Haptic Feedback Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subpac-beat-saber.md) - [Audio-Detecting Haptic Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinetic.md) - [Game-Inspired Haptic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-shirt.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md) - [Haptic Feedback VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptx-g1.md) - [Metaverse Haptic Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-gloves.md) - [Haptic Workout Gaming Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecsuit.md)