KineSway: Simulating Terrain Shaking Sensation by Alternating Tendon Vibration to Ankles

Date：June 2024

Teams:The University of Electro-Communications

Writers:Eifu Narita, Keigo Ushiyama, Izumi Mizoguchi, and Hiroyuki Kajimoto

PDF:KineSway: Simulating Terrain Shaking Sensation by Alternating Tendon Vibration to Ankles

Abstract

Advancements of multimodal video content, interactive gaming, and virtual reality experiences frequently employ motion platforms to authentically replicate the dynamics of ground swaying and tilting. However, they are expensive to install and require significant space. In response to these constraints, we propose a method that utilizes a kinesthetic illusion. This technique involves the selective application of vibratory stimuli to the ventral and dorsal tendons of the ankle, thus engendering a perceptual sensation of ground sway. Additionally, integration of these vibratory stimuli with continuous visual inputs facilitates the simulation of ground tilt. The generation of these sensations is exclusively through vibratory means without any actual ground movement. This feature significantly enhances the safety and ease of installation, thereby presenting a viable and efficient alternative to conventional motion platform setup.