Global Scans · Touch Interfaces · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, 50% of apps are expected to support at least one non-touch interface. Magai
• [New] By 2026, AI agents - not simple chatbots - are expected to become mainstream, bringing a human touch to every interaction. commercetools
• [New] In 2026, hospitality players are pursuing a dual objective: maintain the human touch that defines luxury while deploying AI, data governance, and integrated platforms to reduce risk, improve forecasting, and optimize energy and resource use. Michelin Key Hotels
• [New] CHROs in 2026 will increase the value of the human in recruiting workflows by combining high touch approaches (in-person interviews, experiential skills assessment) with emerging AI tools. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Using the Quick Check Agent moves us closer to a process where parts of MLR could become nearly touch-free (). IntuitionLabs
• [New] India's electricity consumption reached 1,694 billion units in FY25, marking a 33% increase over FY21 and reflecting a five-year CAGR of 7.4%, with peak power demand projected to touch 277 GW in FY26. openpr
• [New] China: China is projected to record 10.8% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
• [New] South Korea: South Korea is expected to observe 10.2% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
• [New] Japan: Japan is anticipated to expand at 9.8% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
• Germany is projected to register 9.1% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
• The USA is forecast to grow at 9.4% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
• Demand for haptic feedback switch and button platforms is expected to reach USD 4.4 billion in 2026 and USD 10.6 billion by 2036. FactMr
• To experience deeper immersion, you will typically need specific hardware devices such as VR head-mounted displays (Oculus Quest, PICO, etc.), AR glasses, and even more advanced haptic feedback devices. Cashback Island
• Standards bodies including IEEE have begun formalizing haptic codec and latency specifications that will shape the next generation of cross-platform haptic interoperability. PatSnap
• Astronauts will be able to communicate in real-time over the optical link to stay in touch with Earth during their journey, inspiring the public and the next generation of deep-space explorers, much like the Apollo 11 astronauts who first landed on the moon 57 years ago. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• The largest lithium producer of 2026 will not simply mine the most ore - it will combine advanced processing, sustainable extraction, ESG transparency, and innovation in value chains that touch everything from rural electrification to green infrastructure. Farmonaut

Last updated: 11 May 2026