Researchers create an OLED panel with inflatable keyboard

Perhaps one of the things people miss the most in modern smartphones is the physical keyboard. That's why BlackBerry devices were so popular in the past - they offered an unrivaled typing experience. Well, researchers from Future Interfaces Group have been working on a solution for the past 15 years and they've made a significant breakthrough. The tech, called Flat Panel Haptics, provides tactile feedback on a flat surface using inflatable buttons. The FPH is 5 millimeters thick and incorporates an Embedded Electro-Osmotic Pump. Using an electrical current to activate the small pumps, the...

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