Razer X Interhaptics: This Lille Company Is Revolutionizing the World

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The world of video games is currently experiencing a silent revolution. Behind the screens and controllers , Interhaptics, a Lille company bought by Razer in 2022, develops technologies that are revolutionizing our relationship with digital touch. This French expertise is now attracting the attention of technology giants, the automotive industry and even the medical sector.

From Lille to conquering the world: the meteoric rise of Interhaptics

The story begins in 2017 in the laboratories of the University of Lille. Eric Vezzoli, then a doctoral student, imagines a technology capable of reproducing realistic tactile sensations in virtual environments. His innovation quickly seduces professionals. But it is in 2021 that everything accelerates: the MPEG, an international standardization organization, chooses Interhaptics technology as the future standard for haptic feedback.

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This recognition attracts covetousness. Three technological giants try their luck to acquire the Lille nugget. It is finally Razer who wins the bet in 2022, seduced by the unique expertise of Interhaptics and its vision of the future of human-machine interaction. An acquisition that allows the start-up to maintain its independence while benefiting from the resources of a world leader.

A technology that revolutionizes the way we understand objects

The numbers speak for themselves: 40,000 developers already use Interhaptics' software development kit (SDK), which is compatible with more than 5 billion devices. The technology integrates natively into major game engines such as Unreal Engine 5.5 and GameMaker. On PlayStation 5 and its DualSense, Interhaptics reigns supreme with the most used haptic plugin on the platform.

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But the ambition goes well beyond gaming. The applications extend to the automotive sector with “drive by wire,” to precision surgery, and even to our smartphones. The secret? An approach centered on tactile perception, the human sense that reacts fastest to stimuli.

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Interhaptics technology transforms simple vibrations into complex, realistic sensations by simultaneously managing three different frequencies in what is commonly called “Full HD vibrations”

Innovation at the service of user experience

The first fruits of the collaboration between Razer and Interhaptics are already impressive. Just two years after the acquisition, the Razer Freyja, a haptic cushion that we tested here, is already revolutionizing immersion in video games without forcing the user to wear a bulky suit. The Kraken V4 Pro and the Kishi Ultra also integrate this technology, proving that innovation can rhyme with practicality.

The Lille team doesn’t stop there. It now oversees the development of Chroma, Razer’s iconic RGB technology featured in over 300 games. Developers can even outsource the design of haptic feedback to Interhaptics, ensuring optimal integration that respects artistic intentions. Other products are obviously in development with a very imminent arrival.

With 250 million Razer Synapse users and a presence in over 50 countries, Interhaptics’ technology is set to reach a global audience. A success that demonstrates that French excellence in innovation can attract world leaders while retaining its local roots.

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