Iris Dynamics, a technology company founded by former UVic students, specializes in real-feel robotics Engineering June 26, 2018 – Brad Buie Patrick McFadden and Kyle Hagen already had a lot in common. They both attended the University of Victoria and both were pilots. Then, in 2012, they teamed up for an exciting project: to build …
2018 VIATEC Technology Awards Finalists Announced Mia Maki named 2018 Technology Champion April 10, 2018 (Victoria, BC) – The Victoria high-tech sector has announced the finalists for the 17th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards. Winners will be revealed at the gala on the evening of June 15th at the Royal Theatre. Moving venues is a first …
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Victoria magnetics firm adds real feel to robotics What started as a project to build an affordable flight simulator yoke with a feedback system has helped to turn a Victoria technology firm into a hot commodity in the robotics world. Iris Dynamics is a five year-old company which has created technology using magnetic fields to …
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Gear-Shift Emulation Technology in IRIS Dynamics Joysticks Iris Dynamics is switching gears with their latest technology – literally. The company has been heavily focused on R&D and these new developments are starting to go into high gear. “We’ve been trying all sorts of force effects on our new Magnetic Force-Feedback Joysticks” says CEO Patrick McFadden. …
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CES®, LAS VEGAS, NV. – January 9, 2018 – Iris Dynamics today announced its licensing program for the underlying technology powering its revolutionary force-feedback joystick and linear actuators, as demonstated at CES. The force-feedback joysticks and linear actuators are powered by Magknetix™. Magknetix™ removes the complex and failure-prone mechanics used in traditional joysticks and linear …
Check out CDR’s newest issue, Volume 23 Issue 5. Joetey Attariwala interviews Patrick McFadden (CEO) and Kyle Hagen (CTO) to learn more about their innovative flight simulation technology. The article can be found here.
Victoria, BC (PRWEB)May 23, 2017 This new style of joystick is beautiful in its simplicity. With just one moving part, it removes the mechanics used by traditional joysticks. The main moving component of the device silently glides along programmable magnetic fields (similar to magnetic levitation trains). It is completely silent with no mechanical noise. With …
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Iris Dynamics, Ltd. is honored and excited to be selected as a finalist for the 16th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of technology companies responsible for making Greater Victoria the fastest growing technology region in British Columbia, and to recognize the leaders, creators and innovators that have driven the local tech …
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Iris has completed their latest project: force feedback for rudder pedals! We have taken our magnetic linear motor and scaled it to produce high force, high fidelity, and silent actuation for Precision Flight Control’s Dual Professional rudder pedals. The motor can produce up to 45 lbf at 350 W sustained through a mechanical arm advantage. …
Iris Dynamics, Aircraft Spruce Introduce VR Flight Yoke System DragonflyVR Brings Realistic Ground Vibrations, Flight Control Forces, Special Effects And Haptics To Flight Simulation The introduction of the DragonflyVR Flight Yoke System and the appointment of Aircraft Spruce & Specialty as the worldwide distributor for Iris Dynamics products. The company said in a news release …
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