Decoding roughness perception in distributed haptic devices.

ABSTRACT: The ability to render realistic texture perception using haptic devices has been consistently challenging. A key component of texture perception is roughness. When we touch surfaces, mechanoreceptors present under the skin are activated and the information is processed by the nervous system, enabling perception of roughness/smoothness. Several distributed haptic devices capable of producing localized skin stretch have been developed with the aim of rendering realistic roughness perception; however, current state-of-the-art devices rely on device fabrication and psychophysical experimentation to determine whether a device configuration will perform as desired. Predictive models can elucidate physical mechanisms, providing insight and a more effective design iteration process. Since existing

SUBMITTER: Chatterjee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11518933 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature