This document discusses haptic technology, providing an introduction and overview of its history, types of haptic devices, and applications. It defines haptics as technology that adds the sense of touch to virtual objects. The history section outlines how haptics emerged from research in robotics and virtual reality. It describes two commonly used haptic devices, the Phantom and CyberGrasp, which allow users to feel 3D virtual objects. Applications mentioned include surgery, the military, design, and assistive technologies. Limitations and the potential for future advancement are also noted.