Development of a Full-body Haptic Feedback System (FHFS) for the VR & amusement sector

虚拟现实行业是经济中一个重要且不断增长的部分，英国约占全球市场份额的9%，该行业的供应商对未来的业务前景和出色的产品和服务出口水平充满信心(\&gt；70%的组织)\[ImmerseUK.org\]。在推动该行业的技术发展以向客户提供更身临其境的体验方面存在挑战。特别是用其他技术来增强VR耳机，如身临其境的声音、交互式物理环境和物理特效。发光显示技术已经确定了一个机会，为VR部门开发新技术，以满足目前尚未满足的需求--在使用设备时为VR用户提供更高水平的反馈。现有的技术要求用户穿着沉重的、限制运动的触觉背心/手套/西装，以便能够对用户的身体提供反馈。正如申请中详细描述的那样，这种方法有许多缺点。发光显示技术正在为VR市场开发一种令人兴奋的产品。使用非接触技术的实时触觉反馈完全集成到VR系统中。这提供了一种与用户和玩家互动的方式，而不需要他们穿着特殊的西装或设备。一种卫生、耐磨的方法，具有高度的灵活性，可用于多种应用。

The VR sector is a significant and growing part of the economy, with the UK representing around 9% of the global market share with suppliers to the sector seeing high confidence in future business prospects and excellent levels of product and service export (\>70% of organisations) \[ImmerseUK.org\].Challenges exist in pushing technology forward in the sector to provide ever more immersive experiences to customers. In particular the augmentation of VR headsets with additional technologies, such as immersive sound, interactive physical environments and physical special effects.Luminous Show Technology has identified an opportunity to develop new technology for the VR sector to fill a currently un-served need --to provide VR users with greater levels of feedback while using devices. Existing technologies require users to wear heavy, and movement limiting haptic vests/gloves/suits to be able to provide feedback on the user's body. This approach has many drawbacks as detailed in the application.Luminous Show Technology are developing an exciting offering for the VR market. Real-time haptic feedback using contact-less technology fully integrated into the VR system. This provides a way of interacting with users and players without them needing to wear special suits or equipment. A hygienic, wear resistant approach with high levels of flexibility for multiple applications.