Afference is skipping the skin to hack our nervous systems for a realistic touch in virtual reality. Afference has found a way to interface between the digital realm and our nervous system. Named The Phantom, this virtual touch technology transmits to nerves using small electrical signals.
For now, The Phantom allows users to experience basic sensations. “This is a technology in development. Currently, the sensations you experience with the harness are not the same as if you were holding a physical object…” Here is the Afference website.
