Tanvas, Inc.

Tanvas, Inc. is a haptics innovation company located in Chicago, IL, focused on multi-touch surface haptic technology known as TanvasTouch.

This technology allows for programmable textures and tactile effects on smooth touchscreens, trackpads, and smart surfaces. Tanvas develops solid-state haptic solutions that combine touch sensing and haptics, creating software-defined textures that enhance user interaction on featureless surfaces. The company's flagship product, TanvasTouch, simulates various textures and effects through a hardware-software integration, providing low-latency responses. Tanvas also offers a Desktop Development Kit for designing with surface haptics and custom touchscreen modules for automotive applications. Their technology is applicable in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors, enhancing interactivity and user experience across a range of devices. Tanvas collaborates with industry leaders to expand its reach and capabilities in the haptic technology space.