NDLI: A new softness display based on bi-elastic fabric

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Bianchi, M. Scilingo, E.P. Serio, A. Bicchi, A.
Copyright Year	2009
Description	Author affiliation: Interdepartmental Research Center ¿E. Piaggio¿, University of Pisa, via Diotisalvi, 2, Italy (Bianchi, M.; Scilingo, E.P.; Serio, A.; Bicchi, A.)
Abstract	In this demo we show a new bi-elastic fabric-based display for rendering softness. It consists of a thin layer of bi-elastic fabric placed on the top of a hollow cylinder and tied to an external circular crown which can run outside over the cylinder. The crown can be moved upward and downward by means of a DC motor. The crown is connected to the female screw by means of four supports which slide along suitable loops. When the motor pulls down the crown, the fabric is stretched and its apparent stiffness increases. Conversely, when the motor pushes up the crown the fabric is relaxed and it feels softer. Subjects can touch the fabric and feel different levels of softness according to the stretching induced by the motor. Being the fabric deformable in a controlled way under the fingerpad, this new device is able to provide cues for a more reliable and realistic perception. During this demo the device will be controlled to provide subjects with different artificial degrees of softness.
Starting Page	382
Ending Page	383
File Size	156956
Page Count	2
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424438587
DOI	10.1109/WHC.2009.4810905
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-03-18
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Virtual environment Voltage Elasticity Fasteners Displays DC motors Traction motors Fabrics Haptic interfaces Engine cylinders
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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