Haptiple: A Wearable, Modular and Multiple Haptic Feedback System for Embodied Interaction

PubDate: November 2019

Teams: Toyota Central R&D Labs

Writers: Tomosuke Maeda;Tetsuo Kurahashi

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Abstract

Humans feel tactile sensations over their whole body. However, the parts of the body on which many haptic devices can be worn are restricted, and hence, these devices do not provide multiple haptic feedback over the whole body. Multiple haptic feedback can enhance user experience for various applications. Therefore, we propose a multiple haptic feedback system called Haptiple, which is a wearable and modular system for embodied interactions based on a wireless platform. The system consists of three types of modular haptic devices (vibro-tactile, pressure, and thermal/wind) that can be placed on multiple body parts such as the hand, wrist, ankle, and chest. We demonstrate interactive experiences to show the feasibility of our concept.