This paper reviews studies on the tactile dimensionality of physical properties of materials in
order to determine a common structure for these dimensions. Based on the commonality …

Roughness is a perceptual attribute typically associated with certain stimuli that are
presented in one of the spatial senses. In auditory research, the term is typically used to …

When we run our fingers over the surface of an object, we acquire information about its
microgeometry and material properties. Texture information is widely believed to be …

Upon publication almost 15 years ago, the first edition almost instantly became a trusted
reference, setting the stage for the coming decade, in which the explosion in research and …

The human finger is exquisitely sensitive in perceiving different materials, but the question
remains as to what length scales are capable of being distinguished in active touch. We …

Introduction Studies of categorical decision-making attempt to understand behavior by
probing how different features of complex and changing environments guide the selection of …

Sensory systems are designed to extract behaviorally relevant information from the
environment. In seeking to understand a sensory system, it is important to understand the …

The hedonic attributes of tactile stimulation are important to one's quality of life, yet they have
rarely been studied scientifically. The earliest experimental investigations suggested soft …

The sounds produced when we touch textured surfaces frequently provide information
regarding the structure of those surfaces. It has recently been demonstrated that the …

From simple vibrations to roles in complex multisensory systems, haptic technology is often
a critical, expected component of user experience–one face of the rapid progression …