Breakthrough in Cost, Vibration Intensity, and Reliability!

The deep integration of consumer electronics and automotive electronics is reshaping the driving experience. However, the proliferation of touchscreens has intensified interaction dilemmas. For instance, drivers repeatedly search for responses on cold glass surfaces and are forced to divert their gaze due to the lack of tactile feedback. Each distraction accumulates as a potential safety hazard. Amidst the wave of homogenized audio-visual interactions, brand identity dissipates on smooth panels. Moreover, single-sensory channels prove inadequate for delivering the nuanced interactions required by immersive scenarios.

Facing dual challenges of cost control and technological advancement, BeStar Technologies presents a breakthrough haptic feedback solution—infusing digital interfaces with tactile logic to give smart cockpits a genuine "tactile language" for human interaction.

BeStar Technologies brings tactile feedback to automotive touchscreens. (Image source: BeStar Technologies)

Technology Principle

This technology fundamentally reconstructs tactile perception through precise force control and vibration waveform modulation. Upon finger contact with the screen, the intelligent drive system instantly generates corresponding force feedback. Its core innovation lies in an advanced energy conversion architecture: when current passes through specially designed coils, a primary magnetic field is generated. Bestar’s unique approach significantly enhances driving force by superimposing auxiliary magnetic fields, propelling actuators to achieve high-frequency, bidirectional displacement. Vibration frequency is precisely controlled by input signals, while vibration intensity scales linearly with power, ultimately translating into multi-dimensional haptic sensations via the vehicle structure. This millisecond-responsive physical feedback delivers authentic click confirmation for virtual buttons, provides tactile guidance during interface swiping, and transforms collision warnings into instinctive language.

BeStar’s technology provides tactile perception through precise force control and vibration waveform modulation. (Image source: BeStar Technologies)

Bestar’s Triple-Breakthrough Focus

Cost-Performance Balance: Through magnetic circuit optimization and integrated design, the system maintains strong, clear vibration while reducing costs to mainstream accessibility—bringing premium tactile experiences to economy vehicles.

Customizable Sensations: Programmable waveform technology enables a single device to generate dozens of differentiated haptic effects—from gentle taps to intense pulses—accurately replicating mechanical button clicks, rotary knob detents, and urgent warning alerts.

Automotive-Grade Reliability: Rigorous validation includes extreme temperature cycling, high-intensity mechanical shock, corrosion resistance testing, and industry-leading vibration lifespan—ensuring zero degradation under high-frequency use.

Real-World Applications

This technology is transforming in-cabin interactions:

• Clear force feedback on virtual AC buttons doubles blind-operation success rates.
• Directional pulses on specific steering wheel zones trigger faster collision avoidance than auditory warnings.
• Gradient vibrations during infotainment swiping simulate material textures.

Behind these experiences lies Bestar’s commitment to "intuitive safety and embodied interaction"—where haptics transcends functional confirmation to become a brand’s emotional medium.

BeStar’s haptic technology can provide operator feedback in various vehicle locations. (Image source: BeStar Technologies)

Industry Transformation

As automotive interfaces embrace minimalist, consumer-electronics-inspired designs, haptic feedback emerges as a critical differentiator. Regulatory requirements for safety alerts further accelerate OEM adoption. BeStar is catalyzing haptic technology’s evolution from an optional feature to an experiential cornerstone. Balancing intense feedback with low cost, customization with reliability, BeStar’s solution empowers every vehicle to develop its tactile identity. When safety alerts become muscle memory and brand personalities imprint through fingertips, this haptic-driven revolution redefines human-vehicle trust and emotional connection—establishing a new dimension for competition in the smart mobility era.

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