Virtual and Augmented Reality

Scientists have now made it possible to 'touch' holograms

Scientists have added the sensation of touch to holograms, like this one here.

The artificial sensation of 'touching' a hologram can be created by paring air computer-generated graphics with controlled jets of air. Image: UNSPLASH/Photoholgic

Ravinder Dahiya
Professor of Electronics and Nanoengineering, University of Glasgow
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this is a diagram of what an artificial touch sensation feels like
Pushing a button allows the user to feel pressure which feels like touch. Image: University of Glasgow, Author provided

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