Aito

Aito is a Dutch technology company specializing in haptic touch solutions for consumer electronics. The company's core technology integrates force-sensing and haptic feedback into touchpads, keyboards, displays, and other surfaces, including glass, wood, and leather. Aito's system is less than 2.4 millimeters thick, making it the industry's slimmest solution. It provides ultra-local haptic feedback, meaning the sensation is felt only where the user presses. The technology is scalable, allowing for large edge-to-edge haptic surfaces with seamless design.

Aito's solutions are designed to transform user experiences in consumer devices by offering accurate and rich haptic feedback. The company's proprietary haptic integrated circuit (IC) for finger-sensing and haptic-feedback allows for the detection of micro-movements and button-like presses, providing instant haptic feedback that feels natural to users. The system's sensitivity and feedback can be tuned based on user preferences, with configurable strength and sharpness parameters.

As of 2022, Aito had begun shipping its product in mass production quantities, exceeding 200,000 units, with a top three laptop OEM. The company's technology has been integrated into laptop touchpads and has received positive industry reviews. Aito aims to extend its applications to the wider consumer electronics market, including display screens, gaming devices, and AR/VR solutions.

Aito has built a significant intellectual property portfolio, with more than 85 patents covering various aspects of its technology, including sensing and control, signal processing, and mechanical construction. In 2021, the company reported doubling its revenues compared to the previous year, with plans to quadruple them in 2022. Aito anticipates continued growth over the next three years as its haptic solutions are adopted by more products and customers.