Boreas Haptic Blog

5 Ways Haptic Buttons Transform Cell Phone Gaming

With the release of the first iPhone using system haptics instead of physical buttons, phone users were stunned by the new technology and how it could transform their interaction with their phones. With time, we've learned that haptics provide vibrational feedback that can be just as or more...

Understanding the Basics of the Piezoelectric Effect

Firstdiscovered in 1880 by Jacques and Pierre Curie, the piezoelectric effect has proven essential in many applications. From piezo transducers used in electronics to piezoelectric sensors found in medical imaging, applying a mechanical strain to generate an electrical field has found its way into...

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.