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More than half of connected devices will be haptic enabled by 2028, revealing exciting opportunity for immersive video
New research from Futuresource and InterDigital details how the latest generation of haptic technology is redefining immersive experiences and evolving
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[{"type":"text","content":"New research from Futuresource and InterDigital details how the latest generation of haptic technology is redefining immersive experiences and evolving digital devices\nWILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haptics, or the sense of touch, is increasingly being incorporated into the connected experience to enhance communications, services, and entertainment, and was spotlighted in a new white paper commissioned by mobile, video and AI technology research and development company InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) and written by market research firm Futuresource. The report reveals how, for the first time, haptics is being considered as a first order media type, alongside audio and video, opening the doors of perception to help consumers not only hear and see their content – but feel it too. The white paper, Haptics: The Next Modality in Immersive Entertainment, examines the current inflection point in the haptic technology development lifecycle that now has haptics being regarded as an essential element in modern entertainment systems. This shift is attributed to digital devices becoming ever more ubiquitous, and with it, haptic technology has become more accessible to the wider public. From a commercial standpoint, many within the diverse ecosystem of innovators, device makers and content creators have high hopes for haptics: advancements in standards and innovations such as advanced actuators, improved tactile sensors, and more realistic feedback mechanisms are propelling market growth. The report uncovers: The addressable market for haptics is growing rapidly: across audio/visual, personal electronics, and wearables, forecasts reveal there will be 4.1 billion haptic-enabled consumer devices in use by the end of 2024Looking ahead, 53% of consumer devices will be haptic enabled by 2028Personal electronics drive opportunity. While the smartphone is the natural starting point for haptic use cases, it is expected that greater device variety will characterize the market in the future in areas like gaming consoles, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, and virtual reality (VR) headsetsExtended Reality (XR) is a key market for haptics as the sense of touch heightens the experience of the user. By 2028, worldwide shipments of XR devices are forecasted to increase threefold from today, topping 60 million unitsHaptics hardware i...