haptic

hap·tic (hap′tik)

adjective

of or having to do with the sense of touch; tactile

Etymology: < Gr haptein, to touch + -ic

Modifies a noun

feedback: On touching the virtual globe, the presence of haptic feedback is clearly perceptible.
interface: Haptic interfaces typically take the form of a framework with multiple degrees of freedom.
device: The user of a haptic device must therefore resolve shape by tracing the contours of the object.
perception: Haptic perception is the active gathering of information about objects outside of the body through the tactile and kinaesthetic senses.
assistance: The measures will be applied to evaluate the effect of various forms of haptic assistance.
interaction: It is therefore time to think about haptic human computer interaction.

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