Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute have developed a maglev haptic control that “consists of two bowl shape objects, powered by electromagnets.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Ultimately, the goal for this maglev haptic technology would be to have it implemented in a medical setting (microsurgery), military use (drone control), or even data visualization

[via Wired - Gizmodo]

Via Techeblog

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