  Knowledge creation occurs in the process of social interaction. As our
service-based society is evolving into a knowledge-based society there is an
acute need for more effective collaboration and knowledge-sharing systems to be
used by geographically scattered people. We present the use of Web3D components
and standards, such as X3D, in combination with the haptic (tactile) paradigm,
for the development of new communication channels for e-Learning and
simulation.
