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Afference hands-on: a ring giving magical haptic sensations
- Afference is a startup proposing a haptic ring that provides haptic sensations to the user's finger through electrical stimulations.
- The ring is connected via Bluetooth to a device with an application requiring haptic sensations.
- The company showcased a vision of potential haptic sensations for the entire hand, with a glove featuring a ring for each finger.
- The ring utilizes electrical stimulation to create 'Referred Sensations', allowing users to feel sensations on their fingertips without covering them with sensors.
- The article discusses a hands-on experience with the Afference ring at CES, highlighting the calibration process and demo scenarios.
- Feedback from the hands-on experience mentioned discomfort and a tingling sensation from the electrical stimulation.
- The article described a second demo version where specific haptic patterns were tested, resulting in a more pleasurable experience.
- The Afference team explained the difficulty of recreating physical pressure sensations and focuses on providing haptic sensations suitable for abstract interfaces.
- Safety of the device was demonstrated by administering an electrical shock without causing lasting harm to the user's finger.
- The article concludes with overall positive impressions of the Afference ring's potential for augmented reality interactions, with hopes for future development.
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