If you've ever tried any virtual reality experience, one of the first things you notice is that you can't touch or feel anything. From birth, humans have an innate need to explore our surroundings with touch. That's why, in this new trend of virtual experience implementation, integrating technologies such as haptics can improve the immersive experience significantly.

From September 1 to 5, Berlin will become the home of IFA, the event dedicated to electronics and home appliances. At the heart of the innovations, the start-up Actronika will present its haptic technology and product, the Skinetic vest. The haptic vest that brings users a new layer of realism to digital interactions. 

The 10th edition of IEEE World Haptics took place in Delft, Netherlands, last week, captivating the haptics community. Actronika, a Parisian start-up, Participated in the conference with its two Ph.D. Students, Aruna Ramasamy and Yerkebulan Massalim. They presented research on audio-tactile experiences and the reproduction of realistic tactile sensations.

Actronika, represented by its CEO Gilles Meyer, was one of the few startups chosen to dive into a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. During the event, the future of the technology sector in France was discussed.

The next edition of the annual technology conference dedicated to innovation and start-ups will open its doors next June 14th. Vivatechnology, or Vivatech, held in Paris, France, is an event that brings together start-ups, tech leaders, major corporations, and investors responding to the world's biggest challenges. Among the exhibitors, Actronika, a Parisian start-up specializing in haptics, will present its haptic vest Skinetic and its haptic design software Unitouch Studio.

On May 10th, the world lost a true visionary and pioneer in the field of haptics. Vincent Hayward, a member of the French Academy of Sciences and co-founder of Actronika, passed away, leaving a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. Damien Faux,Actronika’s R&D Director, will continue to honor and carry on Vincent's legacy.

Laval Virtual, the European event that gathers all VR and AR community, is opening its doors this April 12 to 16 in Changé, France. For five days, startups, academics, creatives and industry experts gather to discover the future of immersive technologies. Among the exhibitors is Actronika, a French startup specializing in haptics, which will showcase its technology and product: the Skinetic vest. A vest that allows you to feel virtual worlds.

The professionals of the Special Operations forces will have the chance to discover how Actronika's high-definition haptics can enhance military exercises at the next edition of SOFINS on March 28-30 in the Camp de Souge in Gironde.