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What the Mind Can Comprehend from a Single Touch

Authors :
Patrick Coe
Grigori Evreinov
Mounia Ziat
Roope Raisamo
Source :
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, Vol 8, Iss 6, p 45 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

This paper investigates the versatility of force feedback (FF) technology in enhancing user interfaces across a spectrum of applications. We delve into the human finger pad’s sensitivity to FF stimuli, which is critical to the development of intuitive and responsive controls in sectors such as medicine, where precision is paramount, and entertainment, where immersive experiences are sought. The study presents a case study in the automotive domain, where FF technology was implemented to simulate mechanical button presses, reducing the JND FF levels that were between 0.04 N and 0.054 N to the JND levels of 0.254 and 0.298 when using a linear force feedback scale and those that were 0.028 N and 0.033 N to the JND levels of 0.074 and 0.164 when using a logarithmic force scale. The results demonstrate the technology’s efficacy and potential for widespread adoption in various industries, underscoring its significance in the evolution of haptic feedback systems.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24144088
Volume :
8
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4650041bf4c44390b7408376315410d6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/mti8060045