Haptic Communication for Cooperative Object Manipulation

  • Noma, Haruo (ATR Media Integration & Communications Research Laboratories) ;
  • Miyasato, Tsutomu (ATR Media Integration & Communications Research Laboratories)
  • Published : 1997.06.01

Abstract

In this study, we focus on precise and natural cooperative object manipulation in a virtual space. We introduce two virtually expanded physical laws-virtual mechanical equilibrium on a rigid object and exclusive object arrangement-to create realistic cooperative manipulation. We have built a trial system according to our proposed design. The method is expected to allow users to exchange intended manipulation by haptic and visual channels.

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