EIC Editorial

The IEEE Transactions on Haptics (ToH) began operations with the formation of an Editorial Board three years ago. Three years is an awfully short time in research, but when I reflect on the fall of 2007, it seems long, long ago. The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) supposes - hopes - that is because a lot has happened in three years. Hundreds of papers have been submitted and reviewed, and with this issue we have printed 61 papers. Many more are available on our website as preprints. Two special issues have been produced and papers for two more are under review. This year, Associate Editor Federico Barbagli began producing podcasts: interviews with authors and guest editors that provide a great introduction to ToH content and that you can enjoy in the gym, on the drive to work, or wherever and whenever you have a few free moments. You can fi nd these on our website. In addition the EIC is pleased to introduce fi ve new Associate Editors: Seungmoon Choi, Martha Flanders, Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad, Miguel A. Otaduy, and Hiroyuki Shinoda, whose professional biographies are provided.