Design of Suction-Type Tactile Presentation Mechanism to Be Embedded in HMD

To enrich the virtual reality experience and improve realism, many studies have proposed embedding tactile devices into head-mounted displays (HMDs). However, although thermal and vibrotactile cues have become commonplace, presentation of the constant pressure necessary for softness expression remai...

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Main Authors: Takayuki Kameoka, Hiroyuki Kajimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Virtual Reality
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2022.894873/full
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Summary:To enrich the virtual reality experience and improve realism, many studies have proposed embedding tactile devices into head-mounted displays (HMDs). However, although thermal and vibrotactile cues have become commonplace, presentation of the constant pressure necessary for softness expression remains relatively rare. In this study, we propose a suction-type tactile presentation method that addresses this issue. Through subjective evaluation and simulation using the finite element method, we verified that the proposed suction-type tactile presentation method is suitable for use with HMDs and that by increasing the number and density of the suction holes, a stronger tactile sensation can be created.
ISSN:2673-4192