Word of the Day: Haptic

I should have known this one given my kinesiology background, but it was a new word for me. A haptic device in one which provides tactile and kinaesthetic feedback.

These scientists in Japan are working on a haptic device which provides extra-sensory feedback through a laser whisker system. Proposed applications include visual prosthetics for the blind and extra-sensory awareness systems for working in hazardous conditions or even driving.