No utopia: tangible 3D objects on the touchscreen.

The presentation of the development of so called “tactile feedback” by disney developers on the ACM symposium User Interface Software and technology arrange for amazingly looks like a 3D configurator in real time.

On a flat surface user can palpate objects and textures. This is made by a artificial alteration of friction between fingers and touchscreen.

In fact, it is a manipulation of our brain. In this way companies can in the future present products and services more realistic.