News tagged with haptic feedback
Nokia feels out haptic feedback tattoo system for phones
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nokia, the Finnish smartphone maker, has filed a patent for a haptic communication system where tattoos will send you vibrations so you know who is calling. Your ferromagnetic ink tattoo would ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Tacit hand device steers blind to safety (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A hand device called the Tacit can help the blind and visually impaired move around safely in complex environments. Wrist-mounted, the device uses ultrasonic sensors mounted above the knuckles ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 15, 2011 |
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Researchers develop better training for keyhole surgery
Researcher Sanne Botden has improved the training methods for surgeons who perform keyhole operations. At present, a relatively large number of errors are made during surgery of this kind. She defends her ...
Mar 31, 2009 |
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