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Haptic feedback that rings true

An 18-gram haptic feedback ring can deliver powerful force sensations while detecting multi-directional touch inputs, potentially transforming the way we can interact with digital environments.

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Fig. 1: A force-feedback ring with a three-axis force-sensing skin.

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Pacchierotti, C. Haptic feedback that rings true. Nat Electron 8, 1142–1143 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-025-01513-z

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