3 papers
cs.RO2021
Masking Effects in Combined Hardness and Stiffness Rendering Using an Encountered-Type Haptic Display
Naghmeh Zamani, Heather Culbertson
Rendering stable hard surfaces is an important problem in haptics for many tasks, including training simulators for orthopedic surgery or dentistry. Current impedance devices canno…
cs.HC2020
Investigating Social Haptic Illusions for Tactile Stroking (SHIFTS)
Cara M. Nunez, Bryce N. Huerta, Allison M. Okamura +1
A common and effective form of social touch is stroking on the forearm. We seek to replicate this stroking sensation using haptic illusions. This work compares two methods that pro…
cs.HC2019
Understanding Continuous and Pleasant Linear Sensations on the Forearm from a Sequential Discrete Lateral Skin-Slip Haptic Device
Cara M. Nunez, Sophia R. Williams, Allison M. Okamura +1
A continuous stroking sensation on the skin can convey messages or emotion cues. We seek to induce this sensation using a combination of illusory motion and lateral stroking via a…