Title :
A novel human-machine interface using subdermal magnetic implants
Author :
Hameed, Jawish ; Harrison, Ian ; Gasson, Mark N. ; Warwick, Kevin
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Syst. Eng., Univ. of Reading, Reading, UK
Abstract :
This paper explores a novel tactile human-machine interface based on the controlled stimulation of mechanoreceptors by a subdermal magnetic implant manipulated through an external electromagnet. The selection of a suitable implant magnet and implant site is discussed and an external interface for manipulating the implant is described. The paper also reports on the basic properties of such an interface, including magnetic field strength sensitivity and frequency sensitivity obtained through experimentation on two participants. Finally, the paper presents two practical application scenarios for the interface.
Keywords :
haptic interfaces; man-machine systems; mechanoception; controlled stimulation; electromagnet; frequency sensitivity; human-machine interface; magnetic field strength sensitivity; mechanoreceptors; subdermal magnetic implants; tactile interface; Fingers; Implants; Magnetic separation; Magnetic tunneling; Sensitivity; Skin; finger; implant; interface; magnet; man-machine;
Conference_Titel :
Cybernetic Intelligent Systems (CIS), 2010 IEEE 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Reading
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9023-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9024-0
DOI :
10.1109/UKRICIS.2010.5898141
