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Haptic   (French Equivalent: Haptique)

DefinitionHaptic relates to the way in which humans interact by touch with the world around them. Artists use haptic technology to give the sensation of a physical presence to a virtual object. This can be manifested in several ways: via vibrations in sound installations or using computer software that has input devices that offer touch feedback. An example of this is a computer program that enables the user to paint a picture using virtual 3D brushes.

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Alternate Term =Tactile
Broader Term ↑Sensory mode
Related Terms ↔Graphical User Interface * GUI
Display (computing environment)
Interaction
Usability