Ergopulse: Electrifying your lower body with biomechanical simulation-based electrical muscle stimulation haptic system in virtual reality

S Hwang, J Oh, S Kang, M Seong… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
This study presents ErgoPulse, a system that integrates biomechanical simulation with
electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to provide kinesthetic force feedback to the lower-body …

Enhancing seamless walking in virtual reality: Application of bone-conduction vibration in redirected walking

S Hwang, YI Kim, Y Seo, SJ Kim - 2023 IEEE International …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This study explored bone-conduction vibration (BCV) in redirected walking (RDW), a
technology for seamless walking in large virtual spaces within confined physical areas …

Curving the Virtual Route: Applying Redirected Steering Gains for Active Locomotion in In-Car VR

B Gim, S Kang, G Kim, D Yeo, S Hwang… - Extended Abstracts of the …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
This study examines the feasibility of user-applied active locomotion in In-Car Virtual Reality
(VR), overcoming the passivity in mobility of previous In-Car VR experiences where the …

Expansion of detection thresholds for hand redirection using noisy tendon electrical stimulation

M Ogawa, K Matsumoto, K Aoyama… - 2023 IEEE International …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To increase the flexibility of haptic feedback in virtual reality (VR), hand redirection (HR) has
been proposed to shift the hand's virtual position from its actual position. To expand the …

Flip-Pelt: Motor-Driven Peltier Elements for Rapid Thermal Stimulation and Congruent Pressure Feedback in Virtual Reality

S Kang, G Kim, S Hwang, J Park… - Proceedings of the 37th …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
This study introduces" Flip-Pelt," a motor-driven peltier device designed to provide rapid
thermal stimulation and congruent pressure feedback in virtual reality (VR) environments …

GaitWay: Gait Data-Based VR Locomotion Prediction System Robust to Visual Distraction

YI Kim, S Hwang, J Oh, S Kim - … Abstracts of the CHI Conference on …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
In VR environments, user's sense of presence is enhanced through natural locomotion.
Redirected Walking (RDW) technology can provide a wider walking area by manipulating …

Ankle tendon electrical stimulation to enhance sensation of walking on a slope in walking-in-place

T Ota, K Matsumoto, K Aoyama, T Amemiya… - Frontiers in Virtual …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This study aimed to develop an effective VR locomotion technique for walking through virtual
environments with sloped ground. Thus, this paper presents a novel method for inducing the …

Dual-sided Peltier Elements for Rapid Thermal Feedback in Wearables

S Kang, G Kim, S Hwang, J Park, A Elsharkawy… - arxiv preprint arxiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
This paper introduces a motor-driven Peltier device designed to deliver immediate thermal
sensations within extended reality (XR) environments. The system incorporates eight motor …

Proposal of a Framework for Enhancing Teleoperation Experience with Biomechanical Simulation-Based Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Virtual Reality

S Hwang, S Kang, J Oh, J Park, S Shin, Y Luo… - Companion of the 2024 …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Teleoperation, the remote manual control of robots, is primarily used in high-precision and
safety-critical environments such as surgery, space exploration, and deep-sea exploration …

LegSense: Inducing Walking Sensation in Seated VR by Providing Movement Illusion via Electrical Muscle Stimulation

J Um, E Jeon, Y Kang, S Kang, A Elsharkawy… - Companion of the 2024 …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Providing convincing proprioceptive cues is essential for immersive virtual reality (VR)
navigation. However, this is challenging for seated users with restricted mobility. To address …