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Shiftly: The Revolutionary Haptic Device Transforming VR

5/20/2025

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A groundbreaking device called Shiftly, created by researchers at TU Wien, Austria, is revolutionizing virtual reality with its innovative haptic feedback. Tested by nearly 150 users at a Los Angeles conference, this origami-inspired gadget can mimic various shapes, promising to elevate design testing in architecture and robotics. Though still in development, its potential is immense.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking device called Shiftly, created by researchers at TU Wien, Austria, is revolutionizing virtual reality with its innovative haptic feedback. Tested by nearly 150 users at a Los Angeles conference, this origami-inspired gadget can mimic various shapes, promising to elevate design testing in architecture and robotics. Though still in development, its potential is immense.