WAVY (Wearable hAptics for Virtual realitY)

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Despite the importance of touch in human interaction with the environment, the full potential of this sensory modality remains underutilized in human-computer interaction systems. This is mostly due to challenges related to scalability, integration, and cost. This is particularly noticeable in the field of virtual reality (VR), where the system should be portable, lightweight, highly integrated, robust and easy to set up. Haptics has become the main challenge in developing immersive experiences. For several years, researchers and industries have attempted to create haptic hand wearables but they remained too expensive for the mass market. We have designed a new actuator based on active lubrication made from low-cost components and integrated into a hand-worn device that combines tracking, multi-point vibrations and force feedback for the palm and the fingers. The device is showcased in a VR scenario, while the actuator technology can also be explored through a standalone interactive demonstration.

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