Keith Kirkland: Wearable tech that helps you navigate by touch

The video explores the concept of haptic design, emphasizing the use of touch to communicate and teach. It discusses the development of a haptic language and devices that aid navigation, especially for the visually impaired. The potential of touch as a communication channel is highlighted, along with the creation of intuitive haptic experiences that transcend cultural boundaries.

What is the primary focus of haptic design as introduced in the video?

• Utilizing the sense of touch for communication

• Enhancing visual communication

• Developing new languages

• Improving auditory signals

What was the initial use case for the haptic device developed by the company?

• Language translation

• Teaching Kung Fu

• Improving posture

• Navigation

What was a significant achievement of the company in 2017?

• Launching a new smartphone

• Helping a blind person run part of a marathon

• Developing a new language

• Creating a visual aid for the blind

How does the skin's sensitivity compare to other senses according to the video?

• It is comparable to the eyes' ability to recognize colors

• It is more sensitive than hearing

• It is less sensitive than sight

• It is not useful for communication

What inspired the development of a new haptic language?

• Existing visual languages

• Established linguistic structures

• Animal communication

• Mathematical formulas

What is emphasized as crucial in designing intuitive haptic experiences?

• Empathy and understanding

• Technical skills

• Financial investment

• Speed of development

What potential does haptic design have according to the video?

• To eliminate the need for language

• To make technology obsolete

• To replace all other forms of communication

• To transform our interaction with the world