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

• haptic
  adjective
• haptical
  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

"At the same time, our system reproduces the realistic haptics of touching a doorknob, enhancing the quality of the experience."

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

The trackpad offers customizable gesture controls, an edge-to-edge glass surface, and support for Apple’s Force Touch haptics.

From The Verge • Aug. 10, 2022

Big battery energy from a little battery The 6A’s haptics are nice.

From The Verge • Jul. 21, 2022