Haptic Feedback

From the crass rattle of early pager motors to the more sophisticated purr of the iPhone taptic engine the ability to buzz has slowly worked its way into our devices. This session start a discussion around interaction design for non-visual feedback. Traditional tools such as eccentric rotating mass (ERM) motors, linear resonance actuators (LRAs), and haptic motor drivers will be introduced and demonstrated. We will also discuss less conventional methods such as gentle poking, prodding, warming, cooling, squeezing, and tickling. Overall we will consider how haptic feedback can be better utilized and integrated into handhelds, wearables, objects, and environments.

Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vJyNfXmqHiRkefknGVqIx9yU6xaIxp_qQ0sXjJzYNUs/edit