Rugged Screen Technology for Outdoor Terminals

By | November 13, 2025
Outdoor touchscreen

What is HoverTap™ / NZTech’s Ruggesd Touchless Screen Interface

What is HoverTap™?

Next-Generation Outdoor Touchscreen Technology**

HoverTap™ is a breakthrough touchscreen technology engineered for rugged, outdoor, and high-traffic environments. Unlike traditional PCAP or IR systems, HoverTap works reliably through thick protective cover glass, with an optional air-gap for added heat buffering and vandal-resistant durability — all while maintaining smooth, modern touchscreen interaction.

It’s built for outdoor kiosks, amusement parks, transit screens, EV charging, ticketing, and any deployment where screens must survive sunlight, heat, moisture, gloves, and public abuse.

For Outdoor Touchscreen Kiosks, Ticketing, and Wayfinding

HoverTap™ enables outdoor kiosks to operate the way they should — bright, durable, responsive, and consistently interactive. It supports both touch and near-touch gestures, even when the screen is protected by thick glass or plastic.

The technology performs reliably through:

  • Vandal-resistant cover glass (up to 1″ with optional air-gap)
  • Heat buildup and direct sunlight
  • Rain, humidity, and wet surfaces
  • Winter, rain, and work gloves

HoverTap lets kiosk manufacturers deliver outdoor screens that stay functional in the toughest real-world conditions.

HoverTap™ Benefits for Outdoor Deployments

  • Multi-Touch Support: Up to 10-point touch for modern interactive apps
  • Thick Protective Glass Compatibility: Works through glass/polycarbonate up to 1″ with optional air-gap
  • Weather-Ready: Operates in rain, humidity, and sunlight
  • Glove-Friendly: Works with winter, rain, and work gloves
  • Modern Interaction: Smooth touch + optional near-touch gesture input
  • Retrofittable: Integrates into existing kiosk designs
  • Vandal-Resistant: Engineered for parks, stadiums, transit, and unattended public spaces

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Author: Staff Writer

With over 40 years in the industry, Craig is considered to be one of the top experts in the field. Kiosk projects include Verizon Bill Pay kiosk and thousands of others. Craig was co-founder of kioskmarketplace and formed the KMA. Note the point of view here is not necessarily the stance of the Kiosk Association or kma.global -- Currently he manages The Industry Group