Design and development of a wearable haptic feedback device to recognize textured surfaces: Preliminary study

Atapattu, Sachille; Senevirathna, N. M.; Shan, Hui; Madusanka, Thanuja; Lalitharatne, Thilina Dulantha; Chathuranga, Damith Suresh

doi:10.1109/aim.2017.8013988

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“…When the motors rotate in opposite directions, the device sends feedback tgo the user based on the tension and vibration created by the belts. This device can be used to sense force or vibration on texture and also aids in edge detection of a surface [56]. Multi-modal haptic feedback is becoming an attraction in the haptic world and a novel wearable device called PATCH was developed.…”

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An Application-Based Review of Haptics Technology

2021

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Recent technological development has led to the invention of different designs of haptic devices, electromechanical devices that mediate communication between the user and the computer and allow users to manipulate objects in a virtual environment while receiving tactile feedback. The main criteria behind providing an interactive interface are to generate kinesthetic feedback and relay information actively from the haptic device. Sensors and feedback control apparatus are of paramount importance in designing and manufacturing a haptic device. In general, haptic technology can be implemented in different applications such as gaming, teleoperation, medical surgeries, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) devices. This paper classifies the application of haptic devices based on the construction and functionality in various fields, followed by addressing major limitations related to haptics technology and discussing prospects of this technology.

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An Application-Based Review of Haptics Technology

2021

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“…There is a huge interest in the design and development of object-exploration-oriented haptic technologies [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ], and several studies have already stressed the importance of wearable haptic technologies [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. However, many of the available technologies have not been tested for their applicability and performance in a VE.…”

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An Overview of Wearable Haptic Technologies and Their Performance in Virtual Object Exploration

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Herder

Adelsberger³

et al. 2023

Sensors

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We often interact with our environment through manual handling of objects and exploration of their properties. Object properties (OP), such as texture, stiffness, size, shape, temperature, weight, and orientation provide necessary information to successfully perform interactions. The human haptic perception system plays a key role in this. As virtual reality (VR) has been a growing field of interest with many applications, adding haptic feedback to virtual experiences is another step towards more realistic virtual interactions. However, integrating haptics in a realistic manner, requires complex technological solutions and actual user-testing in virtual environments (VEs) for verification. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent wearable haptic devices (HDs) categorized by the OP exploration for which they have been verified in a VE. We found 13 studies which specifically addressed user-testing of wearable HDs in healthy subjects. We map and discuss the different technological solutions for different OP exploration which are useful for the design of future haptic object interactions in VR, and provide future recommendations.

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Intuitive and Interactive Robotic Avatar System for Tele-Existence: TEAM SNU in the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals

Park,

Kim,

Lim

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Int J of Soc Robotics

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Avatar robots enable the teleoperation and telepresence of an operator with a rich and meaningful sense of existence in another location. Robotic avatar systems rely on intuitive interactions to afford operators comfortable and accurate robot control to perform various tasks. The ability of operators to feel immersed within a robot has drawn interest in multiple research fields to explore the future capabilities of such systems. This paper presents a robotic avatar system based on a custom humanoid robot, TOCABI, with a mobile base. Its teleoperation system was developed in response to the ANA Avatar XPRIZE. Combining the life-size humanoid robot and the mobile base allows for improved mobility and dexterous manipulation. The robotic avatar system comprises the robot/base and an operator station that incorporates haptic feedback devices, trackers, a head-mounted display, gloves, and pedals. These devices connect the robot-environment interaction and operator-avatar robot experience through visual, auditory, tactile, haptic, and kinesthetic feedback. Combining the untethered battery-operated and Wi-Fi-enabled robot with these sensory experiences enables intuitive control through the operator’s body movement. The performance of the robotic avatar system was evaluated through user studies and demonstrated in the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals, represented by Team SNU, where it completed 8 of the 10 missions, placing the team eighth among the 17 finalists.

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Design and development of a wearable haptic feedback device to recognize textured surfaces: Preliminary study

Cited by 4 publications

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An Application-Based Review of Haptics Technology

An Application-Based Review of Haptics Technology

An Overview of Wearable Haptic Technologies and Their Performance in Virtual Object Exploration

Intuitive and Interactive Robotic Avatar System for Tele-Existence: TEAM SNU in the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals

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