A Wearable Fingertip Cutaneous Haptic Device with Continuous Omnidirectional Motion Feedback

Peizhi Zhang*, Mitsuhiro Kamezaki, Yutaro Hattori, Shigeki Sugano

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In both teleoperation in real space and exploration in virtual space, 'passive' and 'active' haptic feedback can help to improve the performance of the task, especially in object handover and exploring. However, the current wearable haptic devices are hard to display continuous omnidirectional motion feedback simultaneously, which makes it not yet achieved. In this study, we thus propose a cutaneous haptic device, which enables continuous omnidirectional motion feedback for exhibiting 'active' and 'passive' haptic feedback. By applying small smart actuators (i.e., piezo actuators), the device can obtain contact force and be wearable. By arranging the closed loop with a plain-woven structure, our device makes continuous omnidirectional motion feedback possible. Our 35 g device can generate 0.94 N contact force and 0.5 N shear force. The passive and active haptic evaluations also proved its haptic capability. In conclusion, our proposed device with 'active' and 'passive' haptic feedback can provide continuous omnidirectional motion making it possible to be used for precise teleoperation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages8869-8875
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781728196817
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event39th IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2022 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: 2022 May 232022 May 27

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
ISSN (Print)1050-4729

Conference

Conference39th IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period22/5/2322/5/27

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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