Outcomes addressed in this activity: Unit Outcomes: Examine the viability of hap

Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit Outcomes:
Examine the viability of haptics and human touch related to interface design.
Generate suggestions for improving current haptic technology.
Course Outcome:
IT302-5: Assess the future of haptics in interface design.
Purpose
For this assignment, you will research haptics and analyze the haptics in a device. You will research and explore what technologies are used to make haptics function. You will discuss how haptics improves the capabilities and discover any disadvantages.
Assignment Instructions
Research haptics and the technologies used to create a haptic device.
Haptics Overview
In one to two paragraphs, describe what haptics functionality is and why it is important to interfaces.
Haptic Device Types
Discuss two different types of haptics devices (such as graspable, wearable, or touchable). List and describe an example of each one. Provide a screenshot of each one. What is the functionality of each type, and how do they differ? What industry or functionality has made the most advances from each type of haptic device?
Haptic Device Research
Pick and research a device in which the haptics of the interface are key to the functionality of the device. Some examples include: MOMO Racing by Logitech; CyberGrasp by Immersion Corporation; Force Feedback2 Joystick by Microsoft; 3D SystemsPhantom Premium; Falcon Haptic Device; or a haptic device used by doctors to practice or perform surgery (these are often found in white papers from research universities).
What is the purpose of the device? How does haptics apply to the device? Find a review of the device and provide a screenshot of the device. What do the users say about the device? What appeals to you about the device? Are there any disadvantages to the haptics in the device?
Personal Reflection
Identify a device that you use that has haptic functionality. Describe the device and the haptics in the device. What do you like about the device? What improvements would you like to see in the device? Add a screenshot of your device or one like it.
Assignment Requirements
Compose your responses to each section above in an APA-formatted Word document, complete with title and reference page.
Written work should be free of spelling, grammar, and APA errors. Points deducted from the grade for each writing, spelling, or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion.