What is it about?
In this study, we introduce a novel approach for creating thermal haptic feedback in a VR environment, combining an ultrasonic phased array with a heating circuit. Our design generates multiple beams that deliver heated air to the user, thus simulating the sensation of temperature change. This approach enables an immersive, responsive VR experience that dynamically adjusts the temperature of the surrounding air based on the VR content.
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Why is it important?
In the realm of virtual reality (VR), haptic feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing user immersion. Current methods lack either immersion or resolution when delivering thermal experiences. Our method leverages the directionality of ultrasonic transducers within the array, resulting in a more cost-effective, compact, and efficient thermal haptic feedback system, hence enabling an immersive, responsive VR experience.
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This page is a summary of: Non-Contact Thermal Haptics for VR, October 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3594739.3610724.
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