TDK Corp. has launched a development starter kit for haptics prototyping allowing mechanical and design engineers first impressions of piezo actuators.
Called BOS1901-Kit platform, the PowerHap piezo actuators offer haptic feedback that provide acceleration, force and response time. The starter kit consists of a button assembly, a round button assembly, BOS1901-Kit driver board from Boreas Technologies, USB cable, additional PowerHap devices and more.
The starter kit can be used to create applications in sectors such as:
- Automotive
- Smartphones
- Displays and tablets
- Household appliances
- ATMs
- Vending machines
- Game controllers
- VR gloves
- Industrial equipment
- Medical devices
The kit makes it possible to experience sensing and haptics with the PowerHap actuators out-of-the-box, TDK said. It is also highly customizable and engineers can tailor the haptic experience by adjusting the sensing direction parameters.
