Boreas Haptic Blog

What Is CapDrive? The Piezo Driver That Recovers Energy on Every Actuation

CapDrive is a high-voltage piezo driver architecture developed by Boréas Technologies that powers piezoelectric actuators for high-definition haptic feedback while recovering energy on each actuation. By recycling the charge stored in the actuator's capacitance rather than dissipating it as heat,...

The Return of the Button: How Companies Are Rediscovering Tactile Controls

Tesla, the company that helps popularize the all-touch interface, has added physical buttons back to their interfaces. This marks a shift in the way companies are thinking about the user experience with the need for tactile interfaces.

Precision Dosing: How Micropumps Improve Injectable Drug Delivery

Every time someone needs to self-administer insulin, growth hormones, or other critical medications, they interact with a drug delivery system that must balance precision with usability.

How Poor Haptic Feedback Can Ruin the User Experience

As technology becomes more sophisticated, users expect seamless interactions with their devices. One often overlooked but crucial aspect is haptic feedback—the use of a sense of touch to communicate with users. When implemented effectively, haptics can improve user engagement and satisfaction....

The Impact of Haptic Effects on Mobile Applications

Technology continues to adopt features that imbue devices with a sense of presence to provide users with a more immersive experience. One modern method to create physical sensations in digital devices is through haptics.