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ctag@lemmy.sdf.orgM to Assistive Technology@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 6 months ago

Hacking Haptics: The 19-Sensor Patch Bringing Touch To Life

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Hacking Haptics: The 19-Sensor Patch Bringing Touch To Life

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ctag@lemmy.sdf.orgM to Assistive Technology@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 6 months ago
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On November 6th, Northwestern University introduced a groundbreaking leap in haptic technology, and it’s worth every bit of attention now, even two weeks later. Full details are in their original a…
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    6 months ago

    That is a BIG FUCKING NOPE.

    • we_avoid_temptation@lemmy.zip
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      6 months ago

      Why?

      I think this looks really cool.

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        6 months ago

        Trypophobia

  • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
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    I feel like this would be of limited use to me because my oily skin seems to defeat most skin-safe adhesives.

    • ctag@lemmy.sdf.orgOPM
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      Ditto, that could definitely be a limiting factor. I wonder if the concept would still work with an elastic compress like those gauze medical wraps holding it in place.

      • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
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        5 months ago

        Agreed. I’m contemplating trying something similar at somepoint here. Really want to figure out how to make my Svalboard more portable/wearable and haptic feedback of some sort is needed for most solutions that I’ve come up with.

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