Wearable haptics and immersive spaces

Hybrid event - In person / online (MS Teams)

Abstract: Wearable Haptics have the means to address the immersive needs by stimulating the sense of touch in the form of vibrations, textures, slips, temperatures, pains, forces, and proprioceptive sensations. The use of haptics in arts, science, and many other areas has resulted in changing the way we interact with and control virtual objects. This session will shed light on the recent developments in wearable haptics and their industrial landscape. It will also provide some key insights about the directions XR industries are taking to enhance the capability of wearable haptics.

Speaker Bio: Paul Nickeas, the visionary founder of Heads Up Digital, has distinguished himself as a trailblazer at the forefront of the immersive technology academic landscape. His pioneering work, marked by a collaboration with the world’s leading technology brands, has set new standards in the realms of haptics, wearables, generative AI, augmented reality, virtual reality, and beyond. Under Nickeas’s leadership, Heads Up Digital has revolutionized experience design, leaving an indelible mark across various domains such as esports, music, and art, through strategic partnerships with industry giants including F1, McLaren, Warner Music Group, NASA, Volvo, and Honda. Nickeas’s expertise is further amplified by an extensive global network of over 90 academic and research partners, including prestigious institutions like Humboldt University Berlin, DIITE - Space X, Tampere University, and Technische Universität Graz, to name but a few. This collaborative ecosystem spans continents, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technology and education.