Step 1: Experience the Visual-Tactile Connection   

Press play on the video below and imagine the camera serves as your eyes. Our proprietary Flow Technology is based on the VR Phantom Touch Illusion phenomenon. As you watch, focus on the ice (glaciers)—you may feel a sensation of touching its sharp, textured surfaces simply by observing. Shift your gaze to the sea, and you may sense the movement of its currents as though you are physically immersed in the water.

This phenomenon illustrates the brain’s ability to simulate tactile qualities from visual stimuli, even though not all actual sensations are present. It’s a fascinating interplay between sensory perception and cognitive processing that lies at the heart of the Phantom Touch Illusion.
 

 Step 2: Unlocking the Effortless Flow Process 

You might have strained to recall past experiences of touching ice or feeling the sea’s current, requiring mental effort that may not have fully triggered the sensations. Now, imagine this recall process occurring effortlessly, directly connecting the textures you see to the sensations you feel.

This is the Flow Process in action—also known as the Phantom Touch Illusion in VR. It tricks your brain into perceiving tactile sensations solely through visual input, bypassing the need for physical haptic devices. It’s a transformative leap in virtual reality, creating immersive experiences that feel "beyond real."

 Expanding the Possibilities: Hybrid-Flow (Beta) 

On December 1, 2022, we introduced Hybrid-Flow (Beta), an advanced evolution of this technology. Hybrid-Flow combines the sense of presence and tactile illusion while also influencing your emotional state, allowing you to achieve specific moods during VR sessions.

While this may sound like science fiction, consider how electricity seemed miraculous to 18th-century observers. What was once thought impossible is now an integral part of our lives. Hybrid-Flow represents the same kind of innovation—a groundbreaking advancement that blends science, technology, and imagination to redefine the boundaries of human perception.