3 accepted papers
Realizing high performance force feedback through a handheld haptic interface is challenging due to the limitations on actuator selection imposed by form factor requirements including size, weight, and cost. Here, we introduce a hybrid actuation mechanism composed of a geared motor and two active un
While much work has focused on the design of actuators for inputting energy into robotic systems, less work has been dedicated to devices that remove energy in a controlled manner, especially in the field of soft robotics. Such devices have the potential to significantly modulate the dynamics of a s
The Wolverine is a mobile, wearable haptic device designed for simulating the grasping of rigid objects in a virtual reality interface. In contrast to prior work on wearable force feedback gloves, we focus on creating a low cost and lightweight device that renders a force directly between the thumb…