Disney Research's gloveless REVEL system adds virtual textures to physical objects

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Having long been successful with "talkies," Disney has developed technology that could allow the creation of "feelies." While designed more for touchscreens than the silver screen, the REVEL system developed at Disney Research uses reverse electrovibration to bring computerized control over the sense of touch, thereby allowing programmers to change the feel of real-world surfaces and objects without requiring users to wear special gloves or use force-feedback devices... Continue Reading Disney Research's gloveless REVEL system adds virtual textures to physical objects

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Art, Augmented Reality, Disney, Haptics, Perception, Sensory, Skin, Tactile, Touch, Virtual Reality

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