Desktop versions of the string-based haptic interface — SPIDAR

There is a vast development and significant involvement of haptic interfaces in the world for virtual reality applications. In this paper, we introduce the research and development of desktop versions of friendly human interface called SPIDAR haptic interfaces on the Sato Makoto Laboratory in the Tokyo Institute of Technology. This haptic interface can be used in various types of virtual reality applications for simple pick and place tasks to more complicated physical interactions in virtual worlds.