Mechanisms and Machinery for Haptic Interaction and Rendering

Dear Colleagues,

Building believable haptic interfaces is a scientific and engineering challenge. The interface must not only emulate the haptic cues relating to kinesthetics and touch, but must also enable the person to have a meaningful interaction with a remote or simulated environment. Challenges include creating barriers to movement, coordinating the delivery of sensory cues, and identifying new materials and mechanisms to deliver these cues. This Special Issue aims to bring together ideas relating to haptic sensors, actuators, linkages, and control mechanisms that could be used to improve the experience of a haptic interaction. Papers addressing the theory and practice of haptic interface design are sought. The scope of this issue includes, but is not limited to, linkage design and optimization, novel actuators and materials, vibrotactile and skin stretch haptics, haptics embedded in consumer products, and wearable haptics. Both review articles and original research papers relating to the mechanisms of haptics are solicited.

Prof. Dr. William Harwin
Guest Editor

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