Haptics & Human–Machine Interaction
Force-feedback, haptics and instrumentation that let people and machines work together — measured, safe and intuitive.
What is Haptics & Human–Machine Interaction?
Haptics & human–machine interaction is the technology of touch and interface between people and machines. Force-feedback and instrumentation let users feel virtual or remote systems, making interaction more precise, intuitive and safe.
DevinSense has worked with haptic technology since before 2000, helping universities, researchers and technology developers integrate haptics into advanced simulation, research and engineering environments.
Feel the Interface.
We integrate haptics, force-feedback and instrumentation so people and machines interact naturally — measured, safe and intuitive across research and training.
Our role is not simply to sell products — we help you select, design, integrate and support the complete environment.
Right technology
We help you select what actually fits your goals and budget.
Complete design
The full solution — hardware, software, space and workflow.
Managed integration
Installed and commissioned to work as one from day one.
Long-term support
Maintenance, training and upgrades for many years.
Who uses haptics
Haptics and interaction technology apply across many fields. These are the markets we most often integrate for.
Medical & Surgical Training
Force-feedback practice that builds real procedural skill.
Universities & Research
Human factors, perception and motor-control research.
Robotics & Teleoperation
Remote manipulation with realistic tactile feedback.
Industrial Design & Engineering
Virtual assembly, ergonomics and product interaction testing.
Defence & Nuclear
Teleoperated handling in hazardous or inaccessible environments.
Rehabilitation & Assistive Tech
Haptic-guided therapy and accessible interface research.
Haptics & Human–Machine Interaction Technologies
Different applications require different ways of interacting. DevinSense combines force-feedback haptics, established hardware and software with deep integration experience since before 2000.
How force-feedback haptics works
The user moves the stylus through the device workspace.
Sensors continuously determine its position and orientation.
The application calculates interaction with the virtual or remote environment.
Motors generate forces back through the device, allowing the user to feel the interaction.
A closed interaction loop connects human movement, software and physical force feedback.
3D Systems Phantom Haptics
3D Systems is one of the pioneers of professional force-feedback haptics, with technology originating from Stanford University and commercial development dating back to 1994. The Phantom family provides precise position sensing and programmable force feedback for research, simulation, engineering and medical applications.
DevinSense provides 3D Systems haptic devices and helps customers select, integrate and deploy them as part of complete technical environments.
Phantom Touch
Compact professional haptic device for research, education, simulation and software development.
6-DOF positional sensing · 3-DOF force feedback
USB connectivity · OpenHaptics support
Phantom Touch X
Higher-precision, low-friction haptic device for demanding research, medical simulation and virtual assembly applications.
High precision · Low friction
3-DOF force feedback · OpenHaptics support
Phantom Premium
Advanced haptic platform for larger workspaces, higher forces and more sophisticated force-feedback configurations.
Larger workspace options · Higher-force configurations
6-DOF options available · Research & OEM applications
From Haptic Device to Complete Application
The haptic device is only the starting point. 3D Systems OpenHaptics provides the development environment and tools needed to create custom force-feedback applications. DevinSense can help integrate the hardware with simulation, visualisation, research and interactive systems.
Develop custom haptic applications and interactions.
Integrate haptic interaction into interactive simulation and visualisation environments.
Incorporate force feedback into experimental systems, simulators and products.
Haptics Experience Since Before 2000
DevinSense has worked with professional haptic technology since before 2000. We help customers select, integrate and implement haptic technology for research, training and product development.
Selecting the right haptic device for workspace, force, precision and application requirements.
Connecting haptic hardware with software, simulation and research environments.
Supporting customers working with OpenHaptics and application architecture requirements.
Technical guidance, installation and support throughout the system lifecycle.
Pioneering professional haptic technology with roots at Stanford University and decades of development in force-feedback devices and software platforms.
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