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Phone Side Commands.
Users are looking for a more intuitive and ergonomic way to interact with their smartphones and tablets, especially for gaming, multitasking, and quick access to key functions. They want additional control areas that feel natural and responsive.
The challenge
Nanomade’s technology enables smartphone and tablet manufacturers to create new interactive zones directly within the device’s surface, adding intuitive pressure-sensitive controls without extra mechanical buttons. By detecting precise deformations on the sides, back, or edges of the device, it provides progressive tactile interaction for gaming, multitasking, and application-specific shortcuts, even on metallic cases. This approach enhances functionality and user experience while preserving slim, elegant designs and supporting greater freedom in product architecture.
Key benefits
Seamless integration.
Nanomade untra-thin and flexible sensors are embed directly into the phone or tablet side panels, maintaining a clean and ergonomic design without protruding buttons.
Force & Touch.
With our flexible sensors integrated into the sides of the device, we provide accurate detection of both touch and pressure from a variety of angles.
Advanced interactions.
Nanomade technology allows multiple touch inputs, enabling swipe, touch, force and pinch interactions, even on metal.
From development to final use
01 — Product development
02 — Prototype
03 — Final use
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Explore how Nanomade’s force and touch sensing technology can create intuitive controls directly within your product’s surfaces.
