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Revolutionizing Haptic Sensory Technology: Ultraleap’s Integration into Automobiles and VR Devices

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In May 2019, Ultrahaptics and Leap Motion became Ultraleap (not to be confused with Magic Leap, which operates in the same space). “I think it’s a long-term vision for XR,” Carter said of the deal. Founded by a pair of University of Bristol students three years after Leap Motion, Ultrahaptics harnesses ultrasound waves to create tactile feedback. Much like the earlier Leap Motion product, it would be possible to mount a device to the front of the visor, but directionality is important. The Leap Motion tech determines your hands’ orientation in space, while haptics provide tactile feedback when you come into contact with the virtual object.

“Experience the Game through Touch: OneCourt’s Revolutionary Haptic Mini-Field for Blind Fans”

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Sports fans most often take in their favorite game by watching it on TV or from the venue itself, but those with blind and low vision generally must rely on the announcer or a radio broadcast. OneCourt aims to augment their experience with a lap-top miniature field that lets someone feel the position of the players and ball in near real time. There’s nothing wrong with the radio broadcast, but it’s often delayed by 10 to 30 seconds, and neither it nor live announcers provide the spatial detail that sighted fans are treated to. Fortunately, many major league sports broadcast the exact, real-time locations of the players and ball along with video and audio. The OneCourt team takes this information and transmits it to a haptic display with a touchable cover imitating the pitch or field lines.

“Transform Your iPhone into a Vintage BlackBerry with a Simple $139 Investment from This Innovative Startup”

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Clicks Technology is today unveiling the Clicks creator keyboard for the iPhone. The thing is, we haven’t abandoned physical buttons. By moving the keyboard off the display when typing, Clicks almost doubles the available screen. And for those who really miss the good old days of typing on a physical keyboard, the Clicks creator keyboard offers real keys. iPhone users can now use shortcuts like CMD + H to navigate to the home screen, or CMD + Space to launch Search.

Feds Call for Implementation of Anti-Drunk Driving Technology in Cars: Obstacles and Solutions Revealed

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The in-car tech used by the likes of Ford and GM to make sure drivers pay attention to the road has come a long way. NHTSA says it evaluated 331 driver monitoring systems and found none that are commercially available that can properly handle identifying alcohol impairment. Driver monitoring isn’t the only option NHTSA has at its disposal, though. Accuracy is key, and according to NHTSA’s findings, blood alcohol detection tech is a more viable near-term answer. But this tech is considered “active,” meaning the driver has to proactively engage with the tech — which flies in the face of the law’s passive requirement.

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