Advertisement

Futureproof Extra: Haptics

When we consider our perception of the world around us we tend to think in largely visual terms. ...

Share this article

07.00 24 Dec 2019


Futureproof Extra: Haptics



Share this article

07.00 24 Dec 2019


When we consider our perception of the world around us we tend to think in largely visual terms. 

But whilst our eyes can tell us how the world around us looks, our skin informs us as to the texture, the temperature and the degree to which we can interact with that external world.

So with wearable technology becoming a reality are there other ways in which we can harness this amazing sensory device?

Jonathan was joined by Lynette Jones is Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT and author of 'Haptics' who explained how this works.


Read more about

Futureproof Extra Haptics MIT Science Sensory Receptors Wearable Technology

Related Episodes

Extra: Could base editing lead...

00:13:36

Extra: Could base editing lead to designer babies?

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:13:36


An update on the Jamey Carney...

00:13:24

An update on the Jamey Carney Murder Investigation

The Claire Byrne Show

00:13:24


Do we need more blue spaces he...

00:14:39

Do we need more blue spaces here in Ireland?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:14:39


Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zel...

00:06:03

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet later today

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:03