News tagged with tactile feedback

Lenovo applies for a patent for a grip tablet keyboard

(Phys.org) -- With the introduction of the tablet computer, users of such devices have been forced to make some tradeoffs regarding keyboards. Virtually all tablets make use of image display and finger touching ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 29, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast weblog

Finnish robotics firm develops trash recycling robot

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Finnish firm ZenRobotics has designed and built a robot that can sort through construction waste and pluck out recyclable material moving by on conveyer belt and then deposit it in an ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Apr 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Artificial 'muscles' may pump up touch-screen typing

Any high schooler sneaking a text message in class can confirm that fingering the right buttons on a cell phone is a cinch, even if it's hidden in your pocket. But how about on a glass touch screen?

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Touchable Hologram Becomes Reality (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed 3D holograms that can be touched with bare hands. Generally, holograms can't be felt because they're made only of light. But the new ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (56) | comments 18 weblog