26 MAY 2026
TG0 R&D: AI DIAL
Multi-Modal Variable Haptics Sensing Dial
Industry
Automotive
Tech Used
PRESSURE MAPPING
Status
Demo Available - Ready for Integration
Premium audio controls have long relied on discrete mechanical switch assemblies for directional input. These are precise, but costly, complex to assemble, and constrained in the interaction fidelity they can offer.
TG0 replaced directional switch assembly with a moulded conductive silicone pressure pad, used as a capacitive pressure sensor.
This single material change eliminates the mechanical switch while enabling analog sensing creating a continuous, finely tuned output. The result is a cleaner assembly, a lower BOM, and an interaction that feels more refined than the mechanism it replaces.
Technical Deep-Dive
How Capacitive Pressure Sensing Redefines Product Interactions
Conductive silicone is mouldable, durable and naturally compliant, making it well suited to premium rotary controls. It deforms predictably under pressure and returns to shape reliably over repeated use. Because the material can act as both the structural interface and the sensing element, it removes the need for separate mechanical switches, sensor films or additional sensing layers. It is also fast and cost-effective to iterate, helping reduce assembly complexity and BOM cost while enabling a cleaner product architecture.
