Touchscreen interfaces may make our lives easier, but the things do tend to get smeared with finger oil and whatnot, plus they're notorious for spreading germs. That's why a team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, led by assistant professor Yasuaki Monnai, have developed the HaptoMime. It's an ATM-like interface that lets the user feel like they're touching a glass screen, when in fact they're touching nothing at all... Continue Reading HaptoMime lets users "touch" a mid-air display

Section: Electronics

Tags: Display, Haptics, Interface, Tactile, Touchscreen, Ultrasound, University of Tokyo

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