Haptic Definition - Haptic refers to technology that uses touch to control and interact with computers. A user may apply a sense of touch through... Haptic Definition - Haptic refers to technology that uses touch to control and interact with computers. A user may apply a sense of touch through vibrations, motion or force. Haptic technology is used mainly in creating virtual objects, controlling virtual objects or in the improvement of the remote control of machines and devices. The word haptic is derived from the Greek haptikos, which means a sense of touch.