VR
2002
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2002
IEEE
In this paper, we intend to demonstrate a new intuitive force-feedback device for advanced VR applications. Force feedback for the device is tension based and is characterized by ...
ICRA
2002
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2002
IEEE
— A new type of master-slave control methodology, which has the merits of both unilateral and bilateral ones, is proposed. The methodology is built on switching the unilateral fe...
HAPTICS
2002
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2002
IEEE
Soft objects are often desired in applications such as virtual surgery training. Soft object simulations are computationally intensive because object deformation involves numerica...
HAPTICS
2002
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2002
IEEE
Force feedback is widely assumed to enhance performance in robotic surgery, but its benefits have not yet been systematically assessed. In this study we examine the effects of for...
HAPTICS
2003
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2003
IEEE
Haptic interfaces enable us to interact with virtual objects by sensing our actions and communicating them to a virtual environment. A haptic interface with force feedback capabil...
ISMS
2004
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
2004
Springer
Advancements in robotics have led to significant improvements in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The use of these robotic systems has improved surgeon dexterity, reduced...
HAPTICS
2005
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2005
IEEE
In this paper, a new approach for navigation assistance through sets of volumetric data is presented. This innovative method uses force feedback in two dimensions to guide the use...
HAPTICS
2005
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2005
IEEE
A novel haptic interface was designed and developed for use in manipulation tasks. The force feedback mechanism consists of three degrees of spatial force feedback (x, y, and z di...
HAPTICS
2005
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2005
IEEE
Friction cancellation and high gain force feedback are studied for their relative benefits in mitigating the effects of friction in haptic interfaces. Although either technique a...
HAPTICS
2006
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
2006
IEEE
In this paper, we present a new portable force feedback device for surgery simulations. Dielectric elastomer spring roll linear actuators for this device were manufactured, and ch...