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What the Mind Can Comprehend from a Single Touch

Published:2024-05-28 Issue:6 Volume:8 Page:45
ISSN:2414-4088
Container-title:Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
language:en
Short-container-title:MTI

Author:

Coe Patrick¹^ORCID,Evreinov Grigori¹^ORCID,Ziat Mounia¹²^ORCID,Raisamo Roope¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. TAUCHI Research Center, Tampere University, 33100 Tampere, Finland

2. Department of Information Design and Corporate Communication, Bentley University, Waltham, MA 02452, USA

Abstract

This paper investigates the versatility of force feedback (FF) technology in enhancing user interfaces across a spectrum of applications. We delve into the human finger pad’s sensitivity to FF stimuli, which is critical to the development of intuitive and responsive controls in sectors such as medicine, where precision is paramount, and entertainment, where immersive experiences are sought. The study presents a case study in the automotive domain, where FF technology was implemented to simulate mechanical button presses, reducing the JND FF levels that were between 0.04 N and 0.054 N to the JND levels of 0.254 and 0.298 when using a linear force feedback scale and those that were 0.028 N and 0.033 N to the JND levels of 0.074 and 0.164 when using a logarithmic force scale. The results demonstrate the technology’s efficacy and potential for widespread adoption in various industries, underscoring its significance in the evolution of haptic feedback systems.

Funder

Adaptive Multimodal In-Car Interaction

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2414-4088/8/6/45/pdf

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