Boréas Technologies develops high-voltage, low-power piezo drivers that enable precise haptic feedback and control for consumer and industrial applications. Their technology addresses the limitations of traditional haptic systems by providing immediate response times and a full range of frequency options, allowing for more complex and immersive user interactions.
Funding
$12M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional haptic systems using eccentric rotating mass (ERM) or linear resonant actuator (LRA) technologies are limited by slow response times, single-frequency vibration, high power consumption, and bulky size, restricting the complexity and immersion of user interactions. These limitations hinder the creation of advanced haptic feedback in applications like mobile devices, wearables, and automotive interfaces.
Solution
Boréas Technologies offers CapDrive piezo drivers that overcome the limitations of legacy haptic technologies. Their high-voltage, low-power piezo drivers enable precise and instantaneous haptic feedback with a wide range of selectable frequencies, allowing for the creation of complex haptic effects and a richer user experience. By utilizing piezo actuators, the drivers eliminate the need for spinning masses, resulting in faster response times, reduced power consumption, and compact form factors suitable for integration into space-constrained devices. The technology enables UX designers to create "symphonies" of touch, expanding the possibilities for haptic feedback in various applications, including solid-state buttons, haptic surfaces, and micropumps.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes product designers and engineers in the mobile, wearable, computer, automotive, and medical device industries seeking to enhance user experience through advanced haptic feedback and precise control of microfluidics.
Features
- CapDrive technology for driving piezo actuators with high voltage and low power consumption
- Selectable frequency range across the human sense of touch for creating diverse haptic effects
- Ultra-fast response times due to the absence of moving masses
- Compact form factor enabling integration into small devices like smart rings and credit cards
- Compatibility with various applications, including haptic surfaces, solid-state buttons, and micropumps
- Haptic Studio software for designing and customizing haptic feedback profiles
- Evaluation boards and development kits for prototyping and testing piezo haptic solutions