Nowy Orlean-in the town center of Nowy Orlean, opposite the National Museum of the Second World War, Haptech Inc. He quietly transforms the landscape of military training through the most recent touch technology. The company, founded in 2014 by CEO Kyle Monti, runs two separate brands: Haptech defense systemswhich develops advanced training equipment for the US army, and Strikervrgame innovator. Both brands use the reserved Haptech powered jet engine technology to create realistic, flexible and profitable simulated environments that bring a way of real training and games.
“We started with an idea that military training would be more addictive and effective,” said Monti. “Using linear engines instead of traditional pneumatic systems, we were able to offer a more dynamic and precise recovery system that better simulates the behavior of weapons in the real world.”
The beginnings of Haptech
Before establishing Haptech Monti, he worked in research and development at Dekka Technologies, specializing in electronic systems for touch simulation. His research experience began on the University of New Orleans, where he studied magnetic materials using HALL micro-promotion magnetometry (magnetic properties on micro- or nanoskal), contributing to the progress of MRAM, a kind of memory, which as an alternative stores data in magnetic states electric charges.
“The research I conducted in Uno played a key role in shaping my understanding of electronic systems and materials,” said Monti. Monti saw that haptic technology could be utilized in visual games and simulators, and after securing patents and attracting the investment, the project was born Haptech.
How Haptech technology works
Unlike traditional pneumatic devices that use air pressure to simulate recoil, the reserved Haptech technology uses linear engines. These engines move in a straight line, not rotating, using magnets and coils to shine the slider and back. This allows for more realistic and adjustable impressions of recoil. The mechanism could be regulated electronically, providing way more agility than previous mechanical systems.
“The advantage of the electronic system over pneumatic is the adaptation ability,” Monti explained. “In the case of air -based systems, you need bulky compressor, seals and other infrastructure that hinder their modification after implementation. Our system can be regulated in flight, which makes it much more versatile and profitable. “
Hacking into military contracts
At the start Haptech faced the challenge of proveing his technology to military decision -makers. “These are serious people with complex logistics problems. Each technology they take must be implemented all over the world, useful and reliable, “said Monti.
In 2018, the corporate provided its first essential military contract with the Surface Warfare War Division, working on virtual training systems. Shortly afterwards, the United States coastal guard ordered Haptech to develop sniper rifles simulators. These successes paved the way in which for larger transactions, including with the American army and the ocean corps, with Haptech military contracts in the quantity of $ 11.5 million.
“We started by adapting our technology with Consumer VR games,” Monti said. The “VR’s Arena Infinity Striker, highly addictive blaster of virtual reality, was one of our first successful products. From there, we moved to military class applications, miniaturizing and improving technology. “
Expanding beyond games and military applications
Staying strongly focused on its existing firms, Haptech examines applications in law enforcement and medicine.
“The law enforcement market is highly sensitive to the price, so we are working on increasing our amount of production to reduce costs in the next two years,” Monti noted. “In the field of medicine, haptic feedback is already used in a robotic operation. We became interested in healthcare companies that want to improve these systems to obtain more accurate operations. “
Haptech also uses artificial intelligence to enhance its systems. “We included sensor tracking programs to correlate data from our Haptic devices,” said Monti. “This makes it easier to program realistic interaction and more effective user training.”
But Monti claims that the corporate maintains the present trajectory of concentration and growth. “We are now at a key stage. We have built a consensus around our products, and now we have to harde our capabilities and production of scale, “said Monti.
Louisiana company with global influence
Despite the big selection, Haptech stays deeply rooted in Louisiana. The company’s contribution to national defense and economic development was recognized by Louisian Economic Development (LED) and Greater New Orleans, Inc.
“The success of Haptech Defense Systems emphasizes the involvement of Louisiana in directing all our business ecosystem towards growth, innovation and global influence,” said the secretary of economic development Louisian Susan B. Bourgeois. “Their continuous commitment to Louisiana emphasizes the strategic role of the state as an advanced technology center. LED proudly supports companies such as Haptech because they stimulate economic development and technological progress around the world. “
Monti and Coo Conrad Rolling recently hosted LED members on the headquarters of Haptech, offering them their latest technology. The company also presented its innovations at events comparable to Washington Mardi Gras, showing its influence on decision -makers and industry leaders.
“As entrepreneurs born in Louisiana, we are involved in the development of our technology company in Nowy Orleans,” said Monti. “We are grateful for LED and GNO, Inc. support, because we are still driving innovations and economic growth in the region.”
Looking to the longer term
Thanks to the expanding portfolio of just about 100 patented and patented technologies, Haptech is prepared for further success.
“New Orlean appears as one of the nation’s innovative hotspots,” said Monti. “Thanks to the support of LED and our partners, we are glad that we can continue to transform new ideas into intelligent solutions here in Louisiana.”
As Haptech progresses, its impact will go far beyond the headquarters in Nowy Orlean, shaping the longer term of coaching technology in lots of industries.