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Force-feedback haptics

Recorded year1994

The PHANToM arm lets users feel virtual objects.

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Built on

Stored-program computerRecorded · 1948requires
Computer mouseRecorded · 1964enables
MicroprocessorRecorded · 1971requires

Led to

Full-body haptic suitRecorded · 2018enables
Sixth-sense wristbandsRecorded · 2020enables
Touchable hologramsForecast · ~2030enables
Full-hand haptic glovesForecast · ~2035enables
Huggable robot stand-inForecast · ~2045enables

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.