Touch That Speaks
At Boréas we’re transforming how drivers engage with their vehicles by replacing traditional mechanical buttons with responsive haptic touch controls on the steering wheel. Our BOS1921-Q1 delivers precise, customizable feedback for safer and more intuitive interaction. While you may have experienced haptics in your steering wheel before, the current generation of LRA-based solutions lack response speed and make interactions feel sluggish. LRAs are also limited to a narrow frequency range and cannot offer unique branding with customizable waveforms. Mechanical switches are also limited in this regard and cannot integrate seamlessly with interior surfaces. By adopting a solid-state design with Boréas and piezo haptics, vehicle manufacturers can deliver superior durability and sleek interior design.
Haptic Precision at Your Fingertips
BOS1921 delivers the third generation of haptic feedback to modern vehicles with ultra-low latency (<5mS), high-definition haptics and fully customizable profiles for enhanced driver experience and safety. The integration of force sensing also enables multi-function control. For example, a single solid-state button can be used for multiple infotainment menu controls. A small, compact footprint is enabled by our QFN package with wettable flanks for industry-standard reliability. The BOS1921 is designed to meet the rigorous demands of automotive environments, ensuring long-lasting performance and consistent haptic feedback even under harsh conditions.
Intuitive Interaction
BOS1921-Q1 replaces traditional mechanical buttons and slow LRA-based solutions with ultra-low latency piezo haptics
OEM Branding and Multi-Functionality
Fully programmable waveforms and force-sensing capabilities enable multi-purpose buttons and unlimited branding potential
Durability with Sleek Design
With a compact form factor, BOS1921-Q1 integrates seamlessly into sleek interior surfaces while maintaining reliable lifetime performance
Prototype Multi-Effect Buttons and Haptic Scroll Wheels
To prototype solid-state steering wheel interfaces, we recommend the BOS1921-KIT. This development platform allows you to instantly design multi-effect buttons that provide distinct, context-aware feedback to the driver. It empowers engineers to program complex tactile effects—such as transforming a static arrow pad into a tactile scrolling wheel—demonstrating a level of versatility that LRA solutions cannot match. Leveraging the BOS1921’s <5ms latency and integrated force sensing, the kit lets you calibrate precise, safe, and intuitive feedback profiles on your desk before committing to a final mechanical design.
