EBVchips - Epaphus

Epaphus creates the sense of touch in mid-air without the need for gloves,wearables or hand-held devices. For the first time, gesture recognition has feedback without a physical connection. It is responsive and reactive. The core technology uses ultrasound to project "sensations" onto your hand , allowing you to feel what`s not there. Through a combination of ultrasonic transducers and an agnostic tracking device, coupled with unique algorithms, users can control buttons, switches and sliders, interact with 3D shapes and feel textures, when and where they need them.
 

Key features

Touch development kit

• 14x14 transducer array and control board
• Pre-calibrated gesture tracking sensor
• SW Development Kit API programming environment (C++)
• Standard Sensation Editor to assist with design and development of sensations
• Multi-region power supply & USB cables 
   

Key performance

• Focal points: Accuracy - 8.6mm diameter
• Range: Optimal distance of 100 - 500 mm from board
• Dimensions: 29mm x 186mm x 221mm
• Field of view: 60° cone centred around the top surface of transducer board

Application examples:

• Automotive infotainment system
• Appliances
• Computing
• Gaming
• Industrial
• Consumer