Haptic feedback is particularly at home in the fields of virtual and augmented reality, automation, industry and Factory 4.0. It refers to a technology that provides users with feedback through touch or vibrations. This technology makes digital experiences feel more realistic.
A simple example of haptic feedback is the vibration of a smartphone when a message arrives. This gentle shaking is haptic feedback that can be felt immediately without visual or acoustic signals. In industry, haptic feedback is also used in machine control systems so that employees immediately recognise whether a button has been pressed or an error has occurred.
In virtual reality, haptic feedback is used to simulate real touch. If users wear special gloves or controllers, for example, they can feel the resistance in a simulation when they grip a virtual object. This makes the digital world tangible and more interactive.
Haptic feedback makes the use of many devices more comfortable and safer by providing clear, tangible feedback. This significantly improves the user experience and helps to avoid errors.