Can people feel through the sense of touch in the absence of a real tactile stimulation? In other words, can we feel the sensation of being touched when in reality we are not? This is what is known as ...

The field of haptic communication and vibrotactile interfaces focuses on the translation of electronic signals into tactile sensations, thereby facilitating non-visual information exchange. These ...

Every day, we use our brain to solve problems, think before we act, and interpret the complex world around us. The nonstop biological activities in the various parts of our brain allow us to see color ...

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