Chennai, March 2024
Researchers led by Dr. Manivannan M at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have made a ground-breaking advancement in touchscreen technology, ushering in a new era of interactive experiences. This innovative technology allows users to not only see but also feel the texture of images displayed on the screen, creating a multi-sensory interaction that deepens the connection between the digital and physical worlds. Learn how this technology is able to transmit textural feedback via screens and how it can usher in a new era of devices on the sixth episode of ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India,’ premiering this Monday, 18th of March at 8 PM, only on HistoryTV18. The landmark tenth season of the pathbreaking original factual entertainment series continues to deliver on its promise of entertaining, motivating and inspiring viewers every Monday at 8 PM with enthralling, wondrous stories of individuals who have made waves with their unique talent, social impact initiatives, technological innovations, record-breaking feats, quirky passions, and interests.
This invention by Dr. Manivannan is at the forefront of a major technological revolution, setting the stage for future innovations that promise to transform the way we interact with digital devices. As users glide their fingers across the touch surface, known as Interactive Touch Active Display (iTAD), they encounter a tactile response that mimics the texture of the visual content, from the roughness of sand to the smoothness of silk. This leap forward in haptic feedback technology opens up new possibilities for a wide range of applications, including enhanced learning tools for visually impaired individuals, more immersive gaming experiences, and realistic simulations for medical training and online shopping. Watch how this innovation promises to revolutionise the human and machine interface, this Monday at 8 PM on ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India’!
Be excited by the immense potential of this tactile touchscreen from Chennai along with other incredible stories from across the length and breadth of the country, including a Super Chef from Pune who serves over 50 different varieties of Pani Puri!
Tune in to watch ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India every Monday at 8 PM, only on HistoryTV18.