Haptics allow non-responsive surfaces like touchscreens to emulate the feeling of using real objects like buttons and dials. Haptic technology can involve vibrations, motors, and even ultrasound beams to simulate the feeling of touch.
What is haptics and examples?
Haptics is the study of touching as nonverbal communication. Touches that can be defined as communication include handshakes, holding hands, kissing (cheek, lips, hand), back slap, "high-five", shoulder pat, brushing arm, etc.
How does a haptic device work?
Haptic sensors recreate the sense of touch by creating a combination of force, vibration and motion sensations to the user. Haptic technologies are significantly growing and are used in everything from automobiles, to games console controllers and smartphones.