Haptic Communication

A method of conveying information through touch-based signals, vibrations, or physical patterns on the body. Haptic communication is particularly important for individuals with deafblindness or other multisensory impairments, where visual and auditory channels are unavailable or limited. Applications include wearable haptic devices for navigation, social haptic communication systems that translate speech or environmental information into tactile patterns, and haptic interfaces for accessing digital content. Advances in haptic technology are enabling new forms of non-visual, non-auditory interaction that can support independent living and social participation.