Haptic technology has transitioned from basic mechanical feedback to intelligent, adaptive systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI), brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and neuro feedback. This paper provides a detailed exploration of how these advancements are revolutionizing haptic interactions in gaming, healthcare, rehabilitation, and virtual reality (VR). We examine AI-driven adaptive haptics that learn from user behaviour, BCIs that enable direct neural control of tactile feedback, and neuro feedback-integrated systems that respond to users' emotional and physiological states. Ethical considerations, challenges, and future research directions are also discussed.
Authors: Budesh Kanwer, Sandeep Gupta, Alka Rani, Akhtar Kalam
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2307-7.ch009
Publish Year: 2025
