Tanvas is pioneering the next generation of multi-touch haptic technology. Despite advances in graphics, sound and vibration, today’s touchscreen is still a lifeless window to the digital world. TanvasTouch surface haptics add a new dimension of interaction by bringing software-defined textures and feelings to smooth, physical surfaces. TanvasTouch can be built into any touch-enabled product across many applications including automotive, visually impaired, laptops, trackpads and commercial displays. The company was spun out of Northwestern University and is headquartered in Chicago.