HapticSerpent: A Wearable Haptic Feedback Robot for VR
HapticSerpent: A Wearable Haptic Feedback Robot for VR
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HapticSerpent：用于 VR 的可穿戴触觉反馈机器人
DOI：
10.1145/3170427.3188518
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2018
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T. Nakajima
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Mohammed Al Sada;Keren Jiang;Shubhankar Ranade;Xinlei Piao;Thomas Höglund;T. Nakajima
触觉反馈是虚拟现实(VR)的重要组成部分，它可以增加用户的沉浸感和观赏性。在VR领域，研究文献和产品主要局限于躯干的振动触觉反馈。我们认为，身体其他区域周围的其他类型的触觉反馈可能会产生有趣的VR体验。因此，我们推出了HapticSerpent，这是一个腰部穿戴的机器人，能够在躯干、颈部、面部、手臂和手上进行各种触觉反馈。我们给出了我们的实现规范，随后进行了初步评估，以衡量应用于躯干的TAP的可区分性。此外，我们还调查了在身体不同位置接收反馈的可接受性。参与者注意到躯干上部和侧面的总体准确性较高，由于潜在的伤害，他们通常不赞成在敏感区域进行触觉反馈。最后，我们讨论了各种研究的机遇和挑战，并提出了未来的研究方向。
Haptic feedback is an important part of virtual reality (VR), where it can increase the immersion and enjoyment. Within VR, research literature and products are mainly limited to vibrotactile feedback for the torso. We believe that additional types of haptic feedback around other areas of the body could potentially yield interesting VR experiences. Thus, we present HapticSerpent, which is a waist-worn robot capable of various haptic feedback on the torso, neck, face, arms and hands. We present our implementation specifications, followed by an initial evaluation to measure the distinguishability of taps applied to the torso. Also, we surveyed the acceptability of receiving feedback in different locations on the body. Participants noted an overall higher accuracy on the upper and sides of the torso and they generally disfavored haptic feedback in sensitive areas due to potential harm. Lastly, we discuss various research opportunities and challenges and present our future direction.