InterDigital and Razer Launch Haptic Excellence Center

Core Insights - InterDigital and Razer have established the Haptic Excellence Center to promote innovation and education in haptic technology for enhanced media experiences [1][3] - Haptic technology is becoming a primary media type, with approximately 4.1 billion haptic-enabled consumer devices in use by the end of 2024, and projections indicate that 53% of consumer devices will be haptic-enabled by 2028 [2] Company Overview: InterDigital - InterDigital is a global research and development company focused on wireless, video, and AI technologies, providing foundational technologies for connected and immersive experiences [5] - The company licenses its innovations to various sectors, including wireless communications, consumer electronics, IoT devices, and cloud-based services [5] Company Overview: Razer - Razer is recognized as the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, with a significant global presence and a focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem of gaming hardware, software, and services [7][8] - The company has developed award-winning gaming peripherals and laptops, along with a software suite that has over 250 million users [8] Haptic Excellence Center Objectives - The Haptic Excellence Center aims to overcome barriers to haptic technology scalability by developing a dedicated haptic streaming platform for the reliable creation and delivery of haptic data [3] - The initiative focuses on fostering innovation in haptic content and collaborating with academic institutions to enhance education and skills development in this field [3][4]