haptics

American  

[hap-tiks] / ˈhæp tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of psychology that investigates sensory data and sensation derived from the sense of touch and localized on the skin.

2. Digital Technology. the study or use of tactile sensations and the sense of touch as a method of interacting with computers and electronic devices.

   Haptics allows you to feel and manipulate digitized objects in a virtual 3D environment.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• haptical
  adjective
• haptic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of haptics

First recorded in 1890–95; see origin at haptic; -ics

Example Sentences

Their discovery that simple stitch patterning can alter a fabric's elasticity points to knitting's potential for cutting-edge interactive technologies like soft robotics, wearables, and haptics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

The venue’s sound system was just as impressive, with a finely detailed mix and seatback haptics that allowed you literally to feel the oomph of bassist Mike Gordon’s low notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Implementing this seemingly menial task in the virtual world means recreating the haptics of grasping a doorknob whilst simultaneously preventing users from walking into actual walls in their surrounding areas.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

Previously, haptics were available for other gestures like typing an incorrect passcode or pressing and holding your screen to reveal content, but not for the keyboard.

From The Verge • Jul. 12, 2022

When you download iOS 16 to your iPhone, the keyboard haptics are still disabled.

From The Verge • Jul. 12, 2022