Sensable – Haptic device
This is a relatively old technology, but are haptic devices getting closer to a price attractive to a mass market?
I first came across this company in 1999 and although the technology looked interesting, it’s cost ( > $15000) meant that it would only appeal to a select few. If the price is right now then who knows …
This device from Sensable may be targeted at a larger market.
As mentioned, the technology has been around for a while, and it allows a user to “feel”, via force-feedback technology 3D digital objects on the computer screen. One application, for example, allows a user to manipulate onscreen “digital clay” to sculpt their required form before exporting the resultant model into CAD software for further refinement and tweaking.
One to watch (if the price is right)
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