Haptic Feedback Devices: Touching the Digital World

Vocabulary flashcards covering the core terms and concepts related to haptic feedback devices discussed in the lecture.

Haptic Feedback

Technology that lets users feel touch sensations from a device through vibrations or movements.

Vibration Motor

A small motor inside a device that creates the physical vibrations used for haptic feedback.

Haptic Sensor

Component that detects user interactions (like presses or touches) and triggers corresponding haptic responses.

Smartphone Haptics

Vibrations in phones that confirm actions such as typing or receiving notifications.

Gaming Controller Haptics

Force or vibration effects in game controllers that simulate in-game actions like hits, shots, or crashes.

Virtual Reality (VR) Haptics

Tactile feedback in VR systems that lets users feel and manipulate virtual objects.

Medical Training Simulators

Haptic-based tools that allow medical students to practice procedures (e.g., surgery) with realistic touch feedback.

Wearable Device Haptics

Gentle taps or vibrations from devices like smartwatches to alert or guide the wearer.

Realism and Immersion

Key benefit of haptic feedback whereby digital experiences feel more natural and engaging.

Accessibility through Haptics

Use of touch signals to help people with visual or hearing impairments receive information.

Future Haptic Applications

Emerging uses such as enhanced online shopping, smart gloves, and robots with advanced touch sensations.