The present embodiments disclose apparatus, systems and methods for allowing users to receive targeted delivery of haptic effects with latency control. The haptic
tower may have an enclosed, modular
assembly that manipulates air flow, fluid flow, scent, or any other haptic or
sensation, for an immersed user, or may be a stationary installation for more industrial-scale or group use. Moreover, the
system has an application of sensor technology to capture data regarding a users'
body positioning and orientation in the real environment. This data, along with the data from a program coupled to the
system, is relayed to the micro-controller with instructions coded thereon to direct air flow,
variable intensity of air flow, variable temperature of air flow, and targeted dispensing of haptic effect with latency control. These features expand the sense of realism and immersion of a user in a
virtual space. Other back-end functionalities may be taken
advantage of by a user through an interactive
mobile app or from the high-resolution, easy-to-use user-interface display. Aside from the sophisticated components and
electronics delivering precision haptics, the intelligent and contextually-aware
system also easily integrates with any home automated system via Wi-Fi, ZigBee, or
Bluetooth 4.0. The system also easily connects to a cloud-based
server allowing it to interface with the
mobile app, enabling the user to choose from a variety of informative
dashboard alerts and features. Moreover, a peer-sharing tool allows for users to share aspects of their immersive experience.