What is Haptics?:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haptic_technology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haptics
http://www.isfh.org/haptics.html
http://www.sensable.com/documents/documents/what_is_haptics.pdf

Other applications of Haptics:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/news/4253368
http://www.sensegraphics.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=36

Robots in dangerous situations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomb_disposal
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110317131415.htm
http://www.robotbooks.com/bomb-robot.htm