Title
Neck strap haptics: an algorithm for non-visible VR information using haptic perception on the neck
Abstract
In this poster, we propose a new haptic rendering algorithm that dynamically modulates wave parameters to convey distance, direction, and object type by utilizing neck perception and the Hapbeat-Duo, a haptic device composed of two actuators linked by a neck strap. This method is useful for various VR use cases because it provides feedback without disturbing users' movement. In our experiment, we presented haptic feedback of sine waves which were dynamically modulated according to direction and distance between a player and a target. These waves were presented to both sides of the users' necks independently. As a result, players could reach invisible targets and immediately know they had reached the targets. The proposed algorithm allows the neck to become as important a receptive part of body as eyes, ears, and hands.
Year
DOI
Keywords
2019
10.1145/3306214.3338562
VR, haptics, neck perception, wearable device
Field
DocType
ISSN
Computer vision,Computer graphics (images),Haptic perception,Computer science,Artificial intelligence,Haptic technology
Conference
978-1-4503-6314-3
ISBN
Citations 
PageRank 
978-1-4503-6314-3
0
0.34
References 
Authors
0
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Yusuke Yamazaki101.35
Shoichi Hasegawa236046.19
Hironori Mitake38820.34
Akihiko Shirai47118.41