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Wearables Haptics . Apr 06, 2021

Haptics in Wearables: Why Small Actuators Make Your Device Feel Cheap

A wearable has no room for a large actuator, so its LRA has to use a small mass, and a small mass means a high resonant frequency. That is the root of why haptics on many smartwatches and fitness trackers feel thin and sound buzzy: the frequency lands where human skin is most sensitive and where...

Trackpad . Mar 15, 2021

Advantages of Haptic Trackpads: How Haptics Will Improve Next-Gen Computers

Trackpads are often an overlooked component when selecting a new computer. Very few customers base their next computer purchase decision solely on the trackpad quality, but some are starting to notice the best implementation of those essential hardware pieces. Apple gets much praise for their...

UX Design . Sep 18, 2020

Haptics UX Design: The Difference Between Good and Outstanding Products

What makes a good product? Performance? Industrial Design? Features? Usability? Value? All those answers are good. In fact, they are all factors considered by UX designers when they are crafting their products to create the best user experience.

UX Design . May 15, 2020

Guidelines of Haptic UX Design

The tech industry is always on the hunt for the next big feature that will make a splash on the market. The last ten years brought a lot of innovation to how we interact with our devices thanks to touchscreens.

PIEZO HAPTICS . Apr 16, 2020

How to Select the Right Haptic Piezo Driver and Actuator Combination

A piezo haptic solution is two components that have to be chosen together: the actuator, which produces the movement, and the driver, which amplifies the voltage and controls it. Choose one without the other in mind and the result underperforms, however good either part is on its own. This article...