Title :
A Novel Haptic Interface for Navigation in Large Volume Environments
Author :
Smith, T.A. ; Barrow, A.L. ; Barrow, R.G. ; Harwin, W.S.
Author_Institution :
Reading Univ.
Abstract :
Haptic interfaces can provide highly realistic interaction with objects within their workspace, but the task of interacting with objects over large areas or volumes is made difficult by the limits of interface travel. This paper details the development of a custom haptic interface for navigating a large virtual environment (a simulated supermarket), and investigation into different control methods which allow for haptic interaction over extremely large workspaces
Keywords :
haptic interfaces; virtual reality; control method; haptic interaction; haptic interface; interface travel; large virtual environment; large volume environment; large workspace; navigation; realistic object interaction; simulated supermarket; Computational modeling; Feedback; Haptic interfaces; Layout; Navigation; Testing; Velocity control; Virtual environment; Virtual reality; Wheelchairs;
Conference_Titel :
EuroHaptics Conference, 2007 and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems. World Haptics 2007. Second Joint
Conference_Location :
Tsukaba
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2738-8
DOI :
10.1109/WHC.2007.10
