Haptics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæptɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haptics is a noun meaning (medicine) The study of the sense of touch.
Meaning
(medicine) The study of the sense of touch.
More Meanings
- (computing) The study of user interfaces that use the sense of touch.
Example Sentences
Future work of this research field will include two issues: the safety and psychology of haptics.
2008, Manuel Ferre (editor), Haptics: Perception, Devices and Scenarios: 6th International Conference: EuroHaptics, Madrid, Spain, June 2008: Proceedings, LNCS 5024.
However haptics is more than that. Haptic perceptions range from minor interactions in everyday life, eg, drinking from a glass or writing this text, to a means of social communication, eg shaking hands
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tactile, tactual, haptometer, haptonasty, hypesthesia, hypoaesthesia.
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