The term 'synergy'–from the Greek synergia–means 'working together'. The concept of
multiple elements working together towards a common goal has been extensively used in …

This paper reviews tactual perception of material properties such as roughness, compliance,
coldness and friction. Psychophysical functions relating physical properties to perception are …

We introduce DextrES, a flexible and wearable haptic glove which integrates both
kinesthetic and cutaneous feedback in a thin and light form factor (weight is less than 8g) …

Upon publication almost 15 years ago, the first edition almost instantly became a trusted
reference, setting the stage for the coming decade, in which the explosion in research and …

We report on recent work in modelling the process of grasping and active touch by natural
and artificial hands. Starting from observations made in human hands about the correlation …

Rendering forces to the user is one of the main goals of haptic technology. While most force-
feedback interfaces are robotic manipulators, attached to a fixed frame and designed to …

Virtual and augmented reality headsets are making significant progress in audio-visual
immersion and consumer adoption. However, their haptic immersion remains low, due in …

Devices delivering sophisticated and natural haptic feedback often encompass numerous
mechanical elements, leading to increased sizes and wearability challenges. Shape …

Multi-sensory human–machine interfaces are currently challenged by the lack of effective,
comfortable and affordable actuation technologies for wearable tactile displays of softness in …

The sensorimotor system plays a critical role in several cognitive processes. Here, we
review recent studies documenting this interplay at different levels. First, we concentrate on …