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3rd Gen Haptics Delight the Fingertips

The Evolution of Haptic Technology

The interaction between humans and machines has evolved into a two-way exchange of information. Human input to machines has evolved from buttons to keyboards to computer mice to touchscreens. Machines communicate with humans through video for our eyes, audio for our ears, and haptics for our hands and fingers.


Haptic technology utilizes the ability of the nerves in our skin to sense vibrations. The simplest haptic technology is the haptic feedback of a mechanical button. We can feel the click of the mechanism and thus know we have successfully pressed a button. The promise of haptic technology goes way beyond simple confirmation of a button press or notification of an event on one's device, but the haptic technology we have been using is limiting the types and complexity of how our devices communicate with us.

Ditch the “Buzz”

Current haptic technology (1st and 2nd generation) uses the movement of a small mass to create a vibration effect. This vibration can be started and stopped, but it takes time to spin up the mass and to spin it back down. 1st and 2nd generation haptic technology is also limited in terms of frequency, they only vibrate at one frequency. To use a video analogy, there are no colors, only black (off) or white (on). To use an audio analogy, current haptic technology can only create a single note (monotone buzz) as opposed to a variety of notes.

Lastly, current haptic technology requires space to operate and consumes too much power to sling around the mass. This means that current haptic solutions require precious board space and system height and limit the amount of time they can run off a battery.

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Third Generation Piezo Haptics Expand the Boundaries of UX

Piezo actuators are layers of ceramic and metal that deform when power is applied. They also generate current when they are deformed (pressure is applied). Piezo actuators have the advantage of immediately creating the effect when activated because there is no mass to spin up or down. More importantly, the frequency that a piezo operates at is selectable across the entire range of a human being's sense of touch. With ultra-fast response times and a full range of frequency options, this means that using piezo haptics, it's possible to create "symphonies" of touch that were never possible before. Piezos come in a variety of shapes and sizes so they can fit into very, very small spaces such as smart rings and credit cards. Imagine the possibilities that UX designers can envision and make real using third generation piezo haptic technology.

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Our advanced piezo driver technology extends far beyond haptic feedback applications. While well-known for powering haptic surfaces and solid-state button, our driver is equally capable of controlling precision micropumps for cooling systems and medical devices. Whether you're developing next-generation haptic interfaces or implementing advanced fluid control systems, our flexible solution adapts to your specific application needs, reducing development time and simplifying your supply chain.

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Disruptive Thinkers

Dedicated to pushing the haptic technology boundaries, Boréas is the syncing link to the mechanical and electrical design teams, providing an impressive and immersive haptic user experience.

With origins in research conducted at Harvard University, 30 plus technology patents, and the game-changing CapDrive Piezo drivers, we have the team, tools and software needed to integrate and revolutionize your project. With one million units sold globally, we are pioneering how people interact with their electronic devices and with each other remotely.

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