# Digital Dialogs (Episode 11 | S3) - Elevating Touch: The Future of Haptic Interfaces in Virtual and Robotic Interaction

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Podcast: [Digital Dialogs - Compact conversations on the future of tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-dialogs-compact-conversations-on-the-future-of-tech-7066827)
Published: 2025-07-17T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.reply.com/en/artificial-intelligence/digital-dialogues
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Duration seconds: 1805

## Resource

In this episode, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker delves into the transformative role of haptic feedback in bridging the gap between digital and physical interactions. She explains how her research harnesses dynamic tactile cues to create immersive, realistic touch experiences in teleoperation and virtual simulations—highlighting innovative projects like the CUTE wearable devices. Katherine also discusses the invaluable insights gained from collaborating with clinicians and engineers to overcome practical challenges. Finally, she looks to the future, outlining the opportunities and hurdles ahead for haptic technology and its potential to reshape our everyday interactions with both consumer devices and robotic systems. Tune in to explore the cutting edge of touch-based interaction and its promising future.

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