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Haptic technology has the potential to bring tactile richness to touchscreens on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, unlocking new dimensions for digital interaction and communication. Yet, despite notable advancements in visual resolution, the resolution of tactile pixels-referred to as "taxels"-lags significantly behind, limiting the immersive tactile feedback required for a truly enriched user experience. To bridge this gap, the study presents a transparent haptic interface with a 3D architecture that dynamically reconfigures high-resolution taxels through a densely integrated actuator array. Each actuator can be precisely inflated through fluid pressure to deliver tactile feedback with exceptional clarity and density, surpassing both the tactile perception and two-point discrimination thresholds of human fingertips. This haptic interface reveals transformative potential for enhancing touchscreen interactions in applications such as touch panel control, virtual exploration, and gaming, as it can be reversibly attached to various touchscreens and create nuanced topographical features that align with on-screen visuals.
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