TOSH ARAKI

Haptic AR apps are showcases of haptics value in mobile AR environment.

I was responsible for all aspects of design - interaction, visual, sound, haptics and game design.

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Metalhead (top) is an experiment in haptic space – the idea that your phone can use haptics to give you an awareness of a physical space larger than your screen. Named for the iconic Black Mirror episode, this game creates dramatic tension as you feel the footsteps of approaching deadly robots.

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Blockstack (bottom) is a familiar block tower game with a haptic twist. As you feel the blocks slide against each other, you use your haptic sense to control your gesture, improving your ability to play the game. Haptics depend on how tightly the blocks are packed and how fast they're moving.