Title :
Desktop haptic Strip for exploration of virtual objects
Author :
Covarrubias, Mario ; Bordegoni, Monica ; Cugini, Umberto ; Antolini, Michele
Author_Institution :
Politec. di Milano, Milano, Italy
Abstract :
This research work describes the Desktop Strip haptic interface, a device which is used for exploration of virtual surfaces with aesthetic value. Such a device allows a continuous, free hand contact on a developable plastic tape actuated by a modular servo-controlled mechanism using the tessellation approach. The device has enabled users to interact with and feel a wide variety of virtual objects by using the palm of the hand. This research work discusses the design concept, novel kinematics and mechanics of the Desktop Strip.
Keywords :
haptic interfaces; virtual reality; aesthetic value; desktop strip haptic interface; developable plastic tape; modular servocontrolled mechanism; tessellation approach; virtual objects; virtual surfaces; Haptic interfaces; Joints; Plastics; Rendering (computer graphics); Servomotors; Shape; Strips;
Conference_Titel :
3D User Interfaces (3DUI), 2011 IEEE Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0063-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0064-4
DOI :
10.1109/3DUI.2011.5759225
