Evaluation of RPMS techniques for force feedback in telerobotics

This paper explores the use of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (RPMS) techniques in order to feedback forces in telerobotics systems. These techniques would be applied in teleoperation systems where a non-mechanical interface, e.g. a gesture interface, is used by the operator to control the remote slave. The paper proposes to stimulate the flexor control nerves of the operator fingers by magnetic fields in order to provide force feedback to the operator. The first experimental results obtained with this new technique are analyzed and discussed in the paper.