Before the end of 2015 Fujitsu plans to launch touchscreens that use ultrasonic vibrations of varying intensity to let you “feel” textures. The technology could be very useful for the visually impaired and—like anything else in computers—gamers and pornographers.
Last year Fujitsu announced development of a prototype tablet with a touchscreen that conveys a sense of slipperiness or roughness depending on the image being displayed. This new haptic, or tactile, sensory technology was developed by Fujitsu Laboratories. While technologies already exist that convey texture by vibrating the touchscreen display panel itself or by generating static electricity, Fujitsu Laboratories has developed the industry’s first technology to use ultrasonic vibrations to convey tactile sensations by varying the friction between the touchscreen display and the user’s finger. This technology enables tactile sensations – either smooth or rough, which had until now been difficult to achieve – right on the touchscreen display. Users can enjoy realistic tactile sensations as they are applied to images of objects displayed on the screen.
Check out the official press release by visiting the link below.
Source: Fujitsu
