Murata : Acquiring “Mirai Sense”: Entering into Haptics ‘Illusion Tactile Force’
-Applying haptics to various industrial fields-
Murata Manufacturing: “Mirai Sense”
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire “Mirai Sense”, a provider of haptics technology, and make it a wholly owned subsidiary.
“Mirai Sense” provides haptics solution technology utilizing “3D haptic technology” * 1.
The details of these terms and conditions have not been disclosed.
Haptics technology: “Mirai Sense”
Combine “various magnitudes of vibration generated by the device”.
“Force sense” to feel being pulled or pushed,
“Tactile sensation” to feel contact, firmness and softness,
“Tactile sense” to feel the touch of the surface
Technology that combines the three to achieve a realistic feel.
In recent years, VR (Virtual Reality) and 5G are expected to spread.
Real game experience entertainment area,
In medical areas that require tactile feedback to patients during telemedicine,
There is a growing need for tactile experiences in various fields.
“3D haptic technology”
AIST has developed the world’s first 3D tactile haptic technology based on the brain science-based haptics “illusion tactile sensation” * 2.
* 2: Dr. Nakamura, AIST, invented the world’s first in 2003.
A technology that generates intellectual illusions by causing human brain illusions by skin stimulation.
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