Berdahl and his colleagues have modified
traditional instruments by adding
electromagnets and other sensors that can both detect and induce vibrations, blurring the line between physical and computer - generated sounds.
The important thing is for hardware makers to build new ways for people to experience games, whether it's a virtual reality headset that lets a grandmother feel like she's on vacation in Tuscany or a PC controller for your living room that axes
traditional analog sticks in favor of dual trackpads backed by
electromagnets.