There are many different uses for haptics, such as training medical practitioners,
teleoperation, or navigation of virtual environments. This review focuses on haptic methods …

The sense of touch is one of the most informative senses humans possess, and tactation is
the sensation perceived by the sense of touch. Tactation is resulted by the skin's receptors …

Presenting waypoint navigation on a visual display is not suited for all situations. The
present experiments investigate if it is feasible to present the navigation information on a …

In this paper we propose a novel wearable interface called “ActiveBelt” that enables users to
obtain multiple directional information with the tactile sense. Since the information provided …

With the gradual maturating of ubiquitous computing and the rapid advances in mobile
devices and wireless communication, indoor Location Based Services have gained …

In this paper we explore the potential and limitations of vibrotactile displays in practical
wearable applications, by comparing users' detection rate and response time to stimuli …

In this paper we report on a field study comparing a commercial pedestrian navigation
system to a tactile navigation system called Tactile Wayfinder. Similar to previous …

Navigation in complex and unknown environments is a major challenge for elderly blind
people. Unfortunately, conventional navigation aids such as white canes and guide dogs …

This paper considers issues relevant for the design and use of haptic technology for
assistive devices for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in some of the major …

PneuHaptic is a pneumatically-actuated arm-worn haptic interface. The system triggers a
range of tactile sensations on the arm by alternately pressurizing and depressurizing a …