Proposal for tactile sense presentation that combines electrical and mechanical stimulus

This study proposes a combination of electrical and mechanical stimulation as a foundational method to realize a tactile display with a high temporal and spatial resolution. We further confirm the interaction between the electrical and mechanical stimulations. The interaction (1) lowers tactile threshold and (2) reduces the so-called “electrical” sensation. The results of this study may resolve certain practical difficulties with regard to electro-tactile displays.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: HAPTICS
• Authors: Shinobu Kuroki, Hiroyuki Kajimoto, Hideaki Nii, Naoki Kawakami, Susumu Tachi
• Keywords: HAPTICS 2007, Lowers Tactile Threshold, Mechanical Stimulations, Tactile Display, Virtual Reality