A framework for analysis and design of haptic interfaces

In this paper an overview over the field of haptics, haptic analysis and haptic design is given. The different groups of people in touch with haptics are introduced and their view on the different sectors is discussed. The state of art in the fields of haptic analysis and design is shown and the problems in the combination of this fields is analyzed. A framework for haptic analysis and design which overcomes this problems is proposed. In addition some works and on a system according to this framework are described in detail. The future works and expected results are also outlined as a conclusion.