Title :
A Pilot Study of a Thermal Display Using a Miniature Tactor for Upper Extremity Prosthesis
Author :
Kim, Keehoon ; Colgate, J. Edward ; Peshkin, Michael A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL
Abstract :
We have been developing a miniature multi-function haptic device - a tactor - that generates the sense of pressure, vibration, shear force, and temperature for upper extremity amputees, especially those who have undergone targeted nerve reinnervation surgery. This paper discusses first the design of the thermal display portion of the tactor, second a pilot study of a thermal display using the tactor.
Keywords :
biothermics; haptic interfaces; prosthetics; temperature sensors; miniature tactor; multifunction haptic device; pressure; shear force; targeted nerve reinnervation surgery; temperature; thermal display; upper extremity prosthesis; vibration; Displays; Extremities; Heat sinks; Humans; Prosthetics; Skin; Temperature distribution; Temperature sensors; Thermal force; Thermoelectric devices;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in the Convergence of Bioscience and Information Technologies, 2007. FBIT 2007
Conference_Location :
Jeju City
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-2999-8
DOI :
10.1109/FBIT.2007.88
