From a pioneering Haptic seat to an Award-Winning Haptic sneaker
GroundWaves has always pushed the boundaries of how we feel sound.
What started as an idea in motion became a refined sneaker that blends innovation, cutting-edge engineering, and passion—this is our journey.
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2008-2012 - Eureka moment and HD haptic actuator development
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April 2016 -Patent application for the world's first complete haptic system with vibration feedback
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July 2017 - Public launch of SubStrike Full-body haptic seat
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July 2018 - POC Sneaker, Modifed AirForce1. Custom actuator.
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Nov 2019 - Patent application for a novel HD haptic actuator
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Jan 2020 - Launched GroundWaves haptic sneakers video to the world
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Aug 2021 - Awarded 100- ‘One’s-to-Watch’ in CreaTech from the Creative Industries Council
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Oct 2021 - Representing the UK for fashion-tech as a ‘GITEX future Star’ EXPO Dubai
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Dec 2022 - Awarded DigitalCatapult’s FutureScope scheme in partnership with Arrow Electronics
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May 2023 - Awarded DigitalCatapult’s ‘MyWorld challenge call with Nvidia - haptic calibration system
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June 2023 - Awarded InnovateUK’s ‘Creative Catalyst grant - New actuator benchmarking & user-based footwear study.
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Jan 2024 - World’s first 3D printed haptic sneaker using Carbon's new EPU46 material - proof of concept
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March 2024 - Partnership with Francisco Bernal and MoonRabbit Adaptive lab - First ‘MVP’ sample
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June 2024 - Invited by InnovateUK to speak at ‘Climb24’ - First public launch of our MVP
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July 2024 - Invited by the U.S. Embassy to attend SelectUSA and pitch in the open tech category *Launched in the USA*
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2024 - Announced as Winners of the 'Futurist Award' from the Elektra Awards
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2025 - Invited by the DBT on a trade-mission to SelectUSA and San-Francisco
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