Title :
FootIO - design and evaluation of a device to enable foot interaction over a computer network
Author :
Rovers, A.F. ; van Essen, H.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. Design, Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
The development of a device that enables haptic foot interaction for communication over a network is presented. Considering the physical properties of feet we demonstrate that feet are suited for personal, concealed communication over a computer network. First experiments to investigate both the usability and fun of using foot interaction indicate promising results and concrete opportunities for further development.
Keywords :
computer networks; haptic interfaces; FootIO; computer network; haptic foot interaction; Communication industry; Computer networks; Foot; Footwear; Haptic interfaces; Intelligent actuators; Intelligent sensors; Microcontrollers; Prototypes; Usability;
Conference_Titel :
Eurohaptics Conference, 2005 and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, 2005. World Haptics 2005. First Joint
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2310-2
DOI :
10.1109/WHC.2005.56
