"Haptics is a distinguishing feature which can bestow a strong competitive advantage on the user interface of a mobile device. By 2015, ARCchart forecasts that 60% of smartphones will support some form of embedded haptics technology.”
February 22, 2011, ARCchart
SPS Haptic Technology offers solutions to a broad spectrum of applications
The Electro-active Polymer technologies developed by Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. address many of the challenges faced by companies trying to integrate touch feedback interface into their value chain.
Using current actuator choices to create haptic feedback devices are limited by their size, precision control, voltage requirements or force.
SPS EAP actuators balance the high strain of Elastomeric EAPs with the high modulus of Piezoceramic materials and offer unique combination of movement and force to create size and cost efficient haptic solutions.
SPS EAP’s have a response time measured in milliseconds and are shown to generate significant levels of acceleration within the haptic frequency band of interest.
Owing to the relatively low voltages needed to drive the actuator, driving circuits are available in compact and cost effective solutions.
SPS offers expertise in and customization of SPS EAP actuation technology to meet the needs of specific industries in which haptic feedback is applicable.
- Consumer Electronics (displays, GPS systems, smartphones, media players, digital cameras, tablet computers, e-readers)
- Gaming and Entertainment (virtual reality, portable gaming devices, joysticks)
- Medical Applications (medical robotics, virtual training and simulations, telesurgery)
For additional information, contact Ausra Liaukeviciute at (410) 802 6999 or aliaukeviciute@strategicpolymers.com