Boreas Haptic Blog

What Is a Piezoelectric Micropump and What Are Its Uses?

From naturally occurring minerals like topaz and quartz to artificial metals and ceramics, there is a special class of materials that generate electricity upon mechanical deformation. This phenomenon is known as the piezoelectric effect. One of its most common applications is micropumps in...

How Does Haptic Feedback Work?

Haptic devices aim to make the user experience more immersive, natural, and engaging. Think of the virtual experience. You can see and engage with the virtual world, but is there any possibility that you can feel things there? With haptics, there is.

What Are Haptics and Why Are They Important?

You may not know it, but you're using haptic technology now. Your smartphones, touchscreen car stereos, game controllers, tablets, and some laptop computers are just a few examples of devices using haptics. At its core, haptics deliver more immersive, rich, and engaging user experiences.

Why Piezo Fans With the BOS1901 Piezo Driver Are a Winning Solution for Cooling Electronics

Electronic devices can become more vulnerable to a shortened lifespan and potential outright system failure without a reliable cooling system. As new technology emerges and evolves, businesses often find it challenging to find reliable, efficient, and durable cooling systems. In this article, we...

Customizing Android Phones Beyond the Touchscreen

Google recently released Android 12, which promises to be a game-changer for the platform. There are many new features, but the standout is called "Material You.", Google’s new approach to UI design.