Those jets of air deliver a sensation of touch on peoples fingers, hands, and wrists.
It could even be the first step towards building something like a holodeck.
Most of the wearable gadgets-based approaches are limited to controllingthe virtual objectthat is being displayed.
Controlling a virtual object doesnt give the feeling that you would experience when two people touch.
Pushing a button allows the user to feel pressure which feels like touch.
Using glass and mirrors
Our research uses graphics that provide the illusion of a 3D virtual image.
And our haptic feedback is created with nothing but air.
The mirrors making up our system are arranged in a pyramid shape with one open side.
The overall system is directed by electronic hardware programmed to control nozzle movements.
You could even take turns to add components to a virtual circuit board as you collaborate on a project.
