Whenever we touch a surface with our fingers, we perceive distinct tactile properties that are
based on the underlying dynamics of the interaction. However, little is known about how the …

Most everyday surfaces are randomly rough and self-similar on sufficiently small scales. We
investigated the tactile perception of randomly rough surfaces using 3D-printed samples …

Calibration and validation represent crucial but often-overlooked ingredients in the
successful application of discrete element method (DEM) simulations. Without rigorous …

Surface textures play an important role in the perception of consumer products. In car
interiors, they are a major contributor to the perceived quality of a vehicle. However, limited …

The classical Prandtl–Tomlinson model is the most famous and efficient method to describe
the stick–slip phenomenon and the resulting friction between a slider and a corrugated …

Tactile feedback of an object's surface enables us to discern its material properties and
affordances. This understanding is used in digital fabrication processes by creating objects …

Making furniture or furniture elements that account for the needs of children at various
stages of development or with psychomotor dysfunctions is very difficult. From the point of …

Improving the tactile aesthetics of products that can be described as touch intensive is an
increasing priority within many sectors, including the furniture industry. Understanding which …

Tactile perception plays a crucial role in the perception of products and consumer
preferences. This perception process is structured in hierarchical layers comprising a …

Titanium-reinforced hydroxyapatite (Ti-HAP) coatings have been deposited over 254 SMO
stainless steel using a low-velocity oxygen fuel technique. FESEM, XRD, Vickers …