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Haptic Helpers: bringing you to your senses

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With current VR technology, you can put on a headset, and the visuals and audio will make you feel like you've been transported to a new place. But incorporating other senses into the VR experience—to make you feel like you’re actually there—has remained an unsolved challenge. Until now.

Introducing Haptic Helpers
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We're taking VR to the next level with Haptic Helpers. Using a modest set of everyday tools, these VR virtuosos can simulate more than 10,000 unique experiences, all from the comfort of your own home. Smell the roses. Listen to the ocean. Feel a fluffy dog!

We've recently begun in-home user tests and are now seeking additional trusted testers. Interested? Sign up now.

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