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Internet of Things Haptics . Nov 29, 2019

The Tactile Internet – How 5G Will Power Future Haptic Applications

Internet is now in everything. It’s even used in many applications that weren’t an obvious fit a couple years ago: speakers, televisions, home appliances, cars, industrial machinery, etc. This phenomenon is called the Internet of Things (IoT). We covered this revolution and its impact on the...

Internet of Things Haptics . Nov 14, 2019

3 Piezo Haptic Applications That Will Drive the Industry Revolution

We talked a lot about how haptics can improve consumer devices like smartphones, wearables, computers and automobiles. If you want to read more on this subject, we encourage you to look at our complete blog here. We have a lot of meaningful content on those subjects.

PIEZO HAPTICS . Oct 16, 2019

Piezo vs LRA: How Linear Resonant Actuators Compare to Piezo Haptics

A linear resonant actuator (LRA) creates vibration by moving a spring-suspended magnetic mass with a voice coil. It was the industry's answer to the weaknesses of eccentric rotating mass (ERM) motors, and for years it was the most efficient haptic technology available. This article is part two of...

PIEZO HAPTICS . Oct 16, 2019

Boréas Technologies’ Piezo Driver IC vs Competitors’ Piezo IC - Haptic Technologies Showdown - part 3

Every piezo haptic driver does the same job: amplify the voltage from the power source and send waveforms to the actuator. They do not do it equally well. Most are built on audio amplifier architectures, which produce clean waveforms but draw a lot of power and generate heat, and that has held...

PIEZO HAPTICS . Oct 15, 2019

Boréas Technologies’ Piezo Driver IC vs. Eccentric Rotating Mass (ERM) - Haptic Technologies Showdown - part 1

An eccentric rotating mass (ERM) actuator creates vibration by spinning an off-center weight with a small electric motor. The design dates to the 1960s, it is the cheapest way to make a device buzz, and it is still in millions of products today. This article is part one of our three-part Haptic...