8 years ago

Ultrahaptics Raises $23 Million for Touchless Interfaces

  • Ultrahaptics, a Bristol, England-based startup developing “touchless interfaces” using ultrasound waves, has raised $23 million in a Series B funding round

  • The funding, led by Dolby Family Ventures, will be used to further develop Ultrahaptics' technology, which allows users to interact with digital objects in the air using haptic feedback

  • The company has found applications for its technology in the automotive space and is also working on VR and AR applications

  • Ultrahaptics is looking to release an update this quarter that gives developers a library of sensations to integrate into their interfaces.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Existing VR and AR technologies are struggling to make digital objects feel real. Hand tracking, which is commonly used for input in augmented reality, lacks tactile feedback."

      Solution

      "Ultrahaptics is building 3D objects in the air that users can feel using ultrasound waves. They aim to create 'touchless interfaces' that allow users to interact with digital objects in mid-air by feeling haptic feedback. This addresses the lack of tactile feedback in hand tracking and VR/AR technologies, making the experience more immersive and intuitive."

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