DocumentCode
2793985
Title
Design of array stimulators for synthetic tactile sensations
Author
Summers, Ian R. ; Brady, Alan C. ; Syed, M.K. ; Chanter, Craig M.
Author_Institution
Biomed. Phys. Group, Exeter Univ., UK
fYear
2005
fDate
18-20 March 2005
Firstpage
586
Lastpage
587
Abstract
We have produced a 100-contactor array on the fingertip to provide passive stimulation, and a 25-contactor array on the fingertip which allows active exploration in 2D. This paper discusses various aspects of the design of such devices.
Keywords
force feedback; tactile sensors; touch (physiological); 2D display; array stimulator design; contactor array; passive stimulation; synthetic tactile sensation; Contactors; Effective mass; Frequency response; Mathematical model; Physics; Skin; Spatial resolution; Spatiotemporal phenomena; Surface texture; Topology;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Eurohaptics Conference, 2005 and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, 2005. World Haptics 2005. First Joint
Print_ISBN
0-7695-2310-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WHC.2005.36
Filename
1407019
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