Dr. Felix Hamza-Lup’s main research interest is Human Computer Interaction, Human Perception and Artificial Intelligence. He currently is involved with research and development on multi-modal training and simulation systems in the following areas: medical simulation (laparoscopic surgery), Web3D intelligent deep learning, and thermal energy assessment systems (commercial/residential/military).
Haptics, from the Greek word "haptesthai" pertains to the sense of touch. Computer-based haptic technology recreates the sense of touch by applying forces or vibrations to the user's tactile system.