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BeBop & AMSO Launch Healthcare VR with Touch

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Virtual reality, Haptic technology, Video game controllers, Multimodal interaction, Wired glove, Keith McMillen, Haptic suit

The multi-user environment enables trainers and students to have a much richer experience in the immersive VR environment due to the addition of touch via haptic feedback.

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  • The multi-user environment enables trainers and students to have a much richer experience in the immersive VR environment due to the addition of touch via haptic feedback.
  • "Our partnership with BeBop Sensors has enabled the creation of a novel remote training virtual reality tool that is invaluable to our trainers and medical students," said Prof. Nazar Amso, CEO of AMSO.
  • BeBop Sensors has made haptic actuator and sensor-based VR gloves that will enable Med-Ed Academy to continue its mission of providing vital training to its students.
  • "Our fabric sensors and haptic gloves incorporate touch into the VR environment creating a compelling training platform," said Keith McMillen, CEO of BeBop Sensors.

Immersion and StrikerVR to Collaborate on Advanced Haptic Peripherals for VR and Gaming

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Technology, Electronic Games, Semiconductor, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Audio, Video, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Human–computer interaction, Virtual reality, Multimodal interaction, Video game controllers, Haptic technology, Immersion Corporation, Telepresence, Immersion, Draft:Christophe Ramstein, Haptic suit

Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer of haptic technologies, and StrikerVR, the manufacturer and developer of cutting-edge force feedback peripherals, announced that the two companies will collaborate to bring new and imaginative haptic experiences to StrikerVR's VR and gaming peripherals.

Key Points: 
  • Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer of haptic technologies, and StrikerVR, the manufacturer and developer of cutting-edge force feedback peripherals, announced that the two companies will collaborate to bring new and imaginative haptic experiences to StrikerVR's VR and gaming peripherals.
  • The devices in development by StrikerVR will be built on StrikerVR's advanced haptic peripherals and platform, complemented with Immersion's HD haptic and kinesthetic technologies.
  • The collaboration enables StrikerVR to expand the haptic capabilities in its devices to incorporate the latest force feedback technology launched in the gaming space developed by Immersion.
  • Gaming experiences today are defined by sight, sound and touch," said John Griffin, VP of Products and Marketing at Immersion.

Haptic Technology Market worth $4.6 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Computing, Multimodal interaction, Video game controllers, Haptic technology, Holography, Nonverbal communication, Haptics, Wearable technology, Smartphone, Haptic suit, Virtual reality

Increasing integration of haptics into consumer devices is expected to fuel the demand for haptic technology.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing integration of haptics into consumer devices is expected to fuel the demand for haptic technology.
  • The growing demand for haptic technology for automobile safety applications is expected to play a vital role in the growth of the haptic technology market.
  • The haptic technology market for the consumer devices application is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.
  • The increasing demand for consumer devices such as smartphones, tablets, and other wearable devices is one of the major driving factors for the haptic technology market.

Haptic Technology Market worth $4.6 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Computing, Multimodal interaction, Video game controllers, Haptic technology, Holography, Nonverbal communication, Haptics, Wearable technology, Smartphone, Haptic suit, Virtual reality

Increasing integration of haptics into consumer devices is expected to fuel the demand for haptic technology.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing integration of haptics into consumer devices is expected to fuel the demand for haptic technology.
  • The growing demand for haptic technology for automobile safety applications is expected to play a vital role in the growth of the haptic technology market.
  • The haptic technology market for the consumer devices application is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.
  • The increasing demand for consumer devices such as smartphones, tablets, and other wearable devices is one of the major driving factors for the haptic technology market.

Company Profile for Immersion Corporation

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Friday, July 24, 2020
Semiconductor, Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Hardware, Human–computer interaction, Virtual reality, Multimodal interaction, Video game controllers, Haptic technology, Holography, Nonverbal communication, Immersion Corporation, Haptics, Immersion, Telepresence, Haptic suit

Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) is the leading innovator of touch feedback technology, also known as haptics.

Key Points: 
  • Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) is the leading innovator of touch feedback technology, also known as haptics.
  • The company invents, accelerates, and scales haptic experiences by providing technology solutions for mobile, automotive, gaming, and consumer electronics.
  • Haptic technology creates immersive and realistic experiences that enhance digital interactions by engaging users' sense of touch.
  • Immersion is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices worldwide.

Actronika Launches Its Own Haptic Jacket: Real-Life Sensations, for Unique Virtual Experiences

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Technology, Consumer electronics, Data management, Electronic design automation, Hardware, Internet, Networks, Software, Audio, Video, Nanotechnology, Other Technology, Mobile, Wireless, VoIP, Manufacturing, Engineering, Human–computer interaction, Virtual reality, User interface techniques, Multimodal interaction, New media, Haptic technology, Augmented reality, Haptics, Haptic suit, Stereotaxy

Actronika specializes in haptic feedback and is now launching its own haptic jacket capable of reproducing realistic sensations for virtual and augmented reality experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Actronika specializes in haptic feedback and is now launching its own haptic jacket capable of reproducing realistic sensations for virtual and augmented reality experiences.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200107005071/en/
    Actronika offers a haptic jacket allowing users to simultaneously touch and feel all events occurring in virtual reality.
  • The haptic jacket offered by Actronika revolutionizes VR as it allows users to simultaneously touch, see and hear all events occurring on screen: live and direct, true-to-life sensations.
  • Notice to all the VR and augmented reality lovers, the commercialization of this haptic jacket is scheduled for 2020!

Immersion Signs Agreement to Make Haptic Technology Available Through IC Partner Awinic Technology Limited

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Hardware, Human–computer interaction, Virtual reality, Video game controllers, Multimodal interaction, Immersion Corporation, Haptic technology, Immersion, Haptics, Haptic suit, Force Touch, Immersion, Awinic

Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announced that it has signed a license agreement with Awinic Technology Limited (Awinic) to make Immersion haptic patent and technology licenses available to mobile phone and wearable OEMs through Awinic.

Key Points: 
  • Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announced that it has signed a license agreement with Awinic Technology Limited (Awinic) to make Immersion haptic patent and technology licenses available to mobile phone and wearable OEMs through Awinic.
  • The license simplifies the haptic technology acquisition process by making available a wide variety of haptic features, including mechanical button replacement, automated generation of haptics based on audio, multi-actuator support, and pressure-based haptics.
  • The use of the word "partner" or partnership in this press release does not mean a legal partner.
  • Immersion and the Immersion logo are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries.

HTC VIVE Unveils VIVE Focus Plus Pricing, Availabilty, Improved Connectivity, And Enhanced Lenses

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Computer peripherals, Virtual reality headsets, Video game hardware, HTC Corporation, HTC Vive, Valve Corporation, Vive, Fresnel lens, HTC, Haptic suit, Video gaming

SEATTLE, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HTC VIVE today unveiled VIVE Focus Plus pricing, availability, details about enhanced lenses, and the multi-mode capability to access content from external devices at their annual VIVE Ecosystem Conference (VEC2019) in Shenzhen.

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  • SEATTLE, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HTC VIVE today unveiled VIVE Focus Plus pricing, availability, details about enhanced lenses, and the multi-mode capability to access content from external devices at their annual VIVE Ecosystem Conference (VEC2019) in Shenzhen.
  • Designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial users, Vive Focus Plus will provide developers and business partners enhanced optics, featuring all new fresnel lenses implemented into the HMD to enhance visual clearness and bring objects to life like never before.
  • Designed to meet the needs of enterprise customers, Vive Focus Plus has new fresnel lenseswhich offer a sharper visual to reduce any screen door effect.
  • By linking the Vive Focus Plus with a haptic vest, visitors will be delivered an unparalleled multi-player experience where users will feel immersed in the "Paintball VR" battle.