haptic

[ hap-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the sense of touch:

   the haptic sensation of holding a real book in your hands.

2. Digital Technology. of or relating to tactile sensations and the sense of touch as a method of interacting with computers and electronic devices:

   smartphones that incorporate haptic feedback;

   haptic technology.

noun

1. Usually haptics. Digital Technology.
   1. a vibration or other tactile sensation received from a computer or electronic device:

      You can save power by adjusting the haptics and brightness of your phone.

   2. an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user:

      joysticks and other haptics.

haptic

/ ˈhæptɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or based on the sense of touch

Word History and Origins

Origin of haptic¹

First recorded in 1860–70; from Greek haptikós “able to grasp or perceive,” equivalent to háp(tein) “to grasp, sense, perceive” + -tikos adjective suffix ( -tic )

Word History and Origins

Origin of haptic¹

C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch

Example Sentences

The gathered data can enhance training through haptic vibration or electrical muscle stimulation, promoting better motion and refining swing techniques.

From Science Daily

The seats use haptic technology, so every bass line and drum kick from the band can be felt from your chair — for those actually sitting and not standing up and dancing.

From Seattle Times

They then take that knowledge and apply in a skills lab, where they practice placing the central line on a novel dynamic haptic robotic trainer that can simulate various conditions and reactions.

From Science Daily

It can also lack the haptic feedback when touching objects.

From Science Daily

The arm has a full range of human motion in the elbow, wrist, and individual fingers - and it provides haptic feedback to the wearer on their grip strength.

From BBC