This tutorial focuses on the sense of touch within the context of a fully active human
observer. It is intended for graduate students and researchers outside the discipline who …

In the last decade, several new haptic devices have been developed, contributing to the
definition of more realistic virtual environments. An overview of this topic requires a …

The human somatosensory system is capable of extracting features with millimeter-scale
spatial resolution and submillisecond temporal precision. Current technologies that can …

Thermoelectric coolers are attracting significant attention for replacing age-old cooling and
refrigeration devices. Localized cooling by wearable thermoelectric coolers will decrease …

This second edition of a bestseller presents systematic and extensive coverage of the
primary areas of research and development within VE technology. It brings together a …

The rapid development of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) highlights the
demands of haptic feedback technologies, especially with portable or even wearable …

Human haptic perception system is complex, involving both cutaneous and kinesthetic
receptors. These receptors work together and enable human to perceive the external world …

Along with visual and tactile sensations, thermal sensation by temperature feeling on the
skin can provide rich physical information on the environment and objects. With a simple …

Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) provide a promising opportunity for providing haptic
feedback on the head for an enhanced immersive experience. In ThermoVR, we integrated …

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