Overview

Afference.io develops neural interfaces and wearable haptic devices that let people feel digital objects. Its flagship Phantom device uses actuators and neural stimulation to create tactile sensations when users interact with virtual, augmented, or mixed reality environments. The technology works by pairing motion or touch data with targeted stimulation in a wearable form, translating digital contact into felt feedback. The company differentiates itself through decades of research in artificial sensations, a focus on tactile perception across VR/AR/MR, and a business model that combines direct device sales with licensing to other manufacturers, serving clients from game studios to movie producers and hardware makers. Its goal is to expand spatial computing by enabling realistic touch in digital experiences and to grow adoption by offering integrated hardware and licensing partnerships.