VHP: Vibrotactile Haptics Platform for On-body Applications
Artem Dementyev, Pascal Getreuer, Dimitri Kanevsky, Malcolm Slaney, Richard F. Lyon
Abstract
Wearable vibrotactile devices have many potential applications, including sensory substitution for accessibility and notifications. Currently, vibrotactile experimentation is done using large lab setups. However, most practical applications require standalone on-body devices and integration into small form factors. Such integration is time-consuming and requires expertise.
Topics & Concepts
Haptic technologyWearable computerComputer scienceSensory substitutionHuman–computer interactionWearable technologySimulationEmbedded systemSensory systemCognitive psychologyPsychologyTactile and Sensory InteractionsInteractive and Immersive DisplaysGaze Tracking and Assistive Technology