Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Reality: Challenges and Research Directions

Wee, Chyanna* and Yap, Kian Meng * and Lim, Woan Ning * (2021) Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Reality: Challenges and Research Directions. IEEE Access, 9. pp. 112145-112162. ISSN 2169-3536

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Abstract

The sense of touch (haptics) has been applied in several areas such as tele-haptics, telemedicine, training, education, and entertainment. As of today, haptics is used and explored by researchers in many more multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary areas. The utilization of haptics is also enhanced with other forms of media such as audio, video, and even sense of smell. For example, the use of haptics is prevalent in virtual reality environments to increase the immersive experience for users. However, while there has been significant progress within haptic interfaces throughout the years, there are still many challenges that limit their development. This review highlights haptic interfaces for virtual reality ranging from wearables, handhelds, encountered-type devices, and props, to mid-air approaches. We discuss and summarize these approaches, along with interaction domains such as skin receptors, object properties, and force. This is in order to arrive at design challenges for each interface, along with existing research gaps.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: haptic interfaces; human-computer interaction; virtual reality
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions: Others > Non Sunway Academics
Sunway University > School of Engineering and Technology [formerly School of Science and Technology until 2020] > Dept. Computing and Information Systems
Depositing User: Ms Yong Yee Chan
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Date Deposited: 20 Mar 2023 02:14
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2023 02:14
URI: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/2154

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