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Haptic Communication Between Humans and Robots [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This paper introduces the haptic communication robots we developed and proposes a method for detecting human positions and postures based on haptic interaction between humanoid robots and humans. We have developed two types of humanoid robots that have tactile sensors embedded in a soft skin that covers the robot’s entire body as tools for studying ...
Takahiro Miyashita   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Multisensory Texture Perception in Individuals with Williams Syndrome

open access: yesChildren, 2023
The sensory profile of people with Williams syndrome (WS) is characterised by atypical visual and auditory perceptions that affect their daily lives and learning.
Caroline Cheam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Passive and active kinesthetic perception just noticeable difference for natural frequency of virtual dynamic systems

open access: yes, 2007
This paper investigates the just-noticeable-difference (JND) for natural frequency of virtual second order dynamic systems. Using a one degree-of-freedom haptic device, visual and/or haptic sensory feedback were presented during interactions with the ...
O'Malley, Marcia K.   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Haplets: Finger-Worn Wireless and Low-Encumbrance Vibrotactile Haptic Feedback for Virtual and Augmented Reality

open access: yesFrontiers in Virtual Reality, 2021
We introduce Haplets, a wearable, low-encumbrance, finger-worn, wireless haptic device that provides vibrotactile feedback for hand tracking applications in virtual and augmented reality.
Pornthep Preechayasomboon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Haptic Touch toolkit : enabling exploration of haptic interactions

open access: yes, 2014
This work is partially funded by the AITF/NSERC/SMART Chair in Interactive Technologies, Alberta Innovates Tech. Futures, NSERC, and SMART Technologies.In the real world, touch based interaction relies on haptic feedback (e.g., grasping objects, feeling ...
Nacenta, Miguel   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Perceived synchronization of mulsemedia services [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Multimedia synchronization involves a temporal relationship between audio and visual media components. The presentation of "in-sync" data streams is essential to achieve a natural impression, as "out-of-sync" effects are often associated with user ...
Ghinea, G, Yuan, Z, Muntean, GM, Bi, T
core   +1 more source

Advances in Sustainable and Wearable Textile Based Soft Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This Review examines advances in wearable textile‐based soft robotics, focusing on sustainable materials, integrated sensing, and scalable actuation. It discusses manufacturing and system integration across healthcare, assistive robotics, prosthetics, and human–machine interfaces, and highlights key challenges in circular design, including life‐cycle ...
Zahir Abbas   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sensory, Affective, and Social Experiences with Haptic Devices in Intramural Care Practice

open access: yesNursing Reports
Previous work has shown that technology can facilitate the communication of emotions, social touch, and social presence through haptic devices, meaning devices that provide a haptic stimulation.
Dianne Vasseur   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bioinspired Adaptive Sensors: A Review on Current Developments in Theory and Application

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively summarizes the recent progress in the design and fabrication of sensory‐adaptation‐inspired devices and highlights their valuable applications in electronic skin, wearable electronics, and machine vision. The existing challenges and future directions are addressed in aspects such as device performance optimization ...
Guodong Gong   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Players’ Perceptions of the Haptic Feedback in Haptic Digitat Games

open access: yesJournal of Digital Media & Interaction, 2022
This study explores the added value of haptic games as a novel and innovative form of human-machine interaction that complements and enriches traditional forms of visual and auditory communication.
Sotiris Kirginas
doaj   +1 more source

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