Boreas Haptic Blog

Can Haptics Recreate Complex Textures On a Glass Touchscreen?

We’re used to feel haptic feedback in basic use cases in our electronic devices. Your smartphone is probably the device with which you receive the most tactile notifications since it vibrates every time you receive a phone call, a text message or an email.

Last Decade Haptics in Mobile: ERM to LRA and the Taptic Engine

The last decade (2010-2019) saw many innovations reaching the market in the mobile device industry. Phones went from devices with buttons to touchscreens and watches went from miniature clocks to full-fledged wearable computers with body sensors.

What Is a Piezoelectric Haptic Driver?

Finding the right piezo driver can be a tedious task. There are many architectures, sizes and power output for a vast array of applications and not all piezo drivers use the same technology. This article defines what is a piezoelectric driver and what characteristics are best for haptics...

Here's Why Piezo Should Be The Most Used Haptic Technology

Just like sight and hearing with the high-definition television and audio, touch is about to get a big upgrade in electronics thanks to high-definition haptics. Thanks to new technologies, you’ll be able to feel way more than crude vibration from your smartphones, wearables and game controllers.