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Passive Haptic Exploration There are two types of haptic interface with any environment, be it physical, or virtual. One is active haptic exploration, the other is passive haptic exploration. If we are to successfully reproduce these two types in VR, the differences are worth noting. Below, we offer a selection of links from our resource databases which may match this term.
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Results by page [1] [2] [3] [4] ![]() A comparison. Two women, both with prosthetic limbs. On the left, a standard prosthetic. On the right, a haptic prosthetic giving touch feedback. Who can complete the task faster, and is there much difference? ![]() ![]() One of the severe problems with haptic input devices (other than the very, very basic type that jack directly into the nervous system) is that the mechanics of hand-held systems only bend or push so far, then they hit engineered limits and the feeling dissipates. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What is IPTV? How does it benefit people? Bidding farewell to the days of mass entertainment being passive, as opposed to interactive, this FAQ attempts to explain to the layperson, a few home truths about the technology.
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Results by page (08/07/2004)
(Taken from the press release) Consisting of two rooms, the first room will boast a five metre wide screen, flanked by two smaller three metre wide screens. The rear projected stereo system will enable three channel passive ...
(23/09/2007)
In one of the strangest attempts at augmented reality, researchers at the University of Tokyo in Japan have invented a head mounted haptic sensor. It uses a series of infra-red sensors positioned around the device at interval...
(06/03/2008)
A new, rudimentary haptic system, developed by Haptics researcher Cagatay Basdogan of Ko? University, Istanbul, Turkey, allows climate researchers to physically feel the shifting weather patterns on their maps. The effect is...
(11/09/2006)
Rubbish bins all over the UK are upgrading, becoming the eyes and ears of their local councils. At least 500,000 wheelie bins now use passive RFID tagging. Electronic, passive RFID tags about the size of a one-pence piece ar...
(23/03/2009)
Researchers from the University of Limerick in Ireland have used haptic technology and 3D visualization to create a training tool for surgeons performing spinal injections. The haptic simulator recreates the skin tension felt...
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