Haptic refers to the sense of touch and how physical contact is used to communicate non-verbally. It involves the observation of cues from physical contact that reveal feelings and ideas. Positive or negative impressions can be derived from the quality of touch such as a handshake. Haptics is derived from the Greek word for "palpable" and refers to touch, technology that simulates the sense of touch, and how different types of touches are used to show friendship, politeness, intimacy, and more.
3. HAPTIC (TOUCH):
the observation of physical contact gives
revealing cues of non-verbal messages. Haptic
is the study of how physical contact or touch is
used to communicate the ideas and feelings.
Positive or negative feelings can be interpreted
through the quality of touch in a handshake.
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4. HAPTIC MAY REFER TO:
Haptic, any form of interaction involving touch
? Haptic communication: the means by which people and other animals
communicate via touching
? Haptic perception: the process of recognizing objects through touch
? Haptic poetry: a liminal art form combining characteristics of typography
and sculpture
? Haptic technology: technology that interfaces with the user through the
sense of touch
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5. THE WORD "HAPTICS" WAS DERIVED FROM THE ANCIENT GREEK WORD HAPTIKOS
WHICH MEANS: "SUITABLE FOR TOUCH" AND HAPTOS MEANING:
"PALPABLE/TOUCHABLE".
-TOUCH IN ANIMALS
? Gentling
? Licking
? Friendship (warmth) touch
? Friendly hugs
? High-fives
? Social polite touch
? Blessing someone
? Meeting in a party or casual meeting
? Love/intimate touch
? Touch between married couples helps maintain
good health and fulfilling relationships
? Touch in animals
? Haptic Technology
? Haptic Perception
? Friendship (warmth) touch
? The process of recognizing objects through
touch and the ability to explore something by
grasping.
? Technology that recreates the sense of touch by
applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the
user.
? Social polite touch
? Love/intimate touch
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