This paper reviews the technology and applications of vibrotactile display, an effective
information transfer modality for the emerging area of haptic media. Our emphasis is on …

Surprisingly little scientific research has been conducted on the topic of interpersonal touch
over the years, despite the importance of touch in our everyday social interactions from birth …

One of the first questions a researcher or designer of wearable technology has to answer in
the design process is where on the body the device should be worn. It has been almost 20 …

Virtual Reality (VR) can reduce time and costs, and lead to increases in quality, in the
development of a product. Given the pressure on car companies to reduce time-to-market …

The book starts by analyzing the problem of how we can see so well despite what, to an
engineer, might seem like horrendous defects of our eyes. An explanation is provided by a …

Robots come into physical contact with humans in both experimental and operational
settings. Many potential factors motivate the detection of human contact, ranging from safe …

Despite 2 centuries of research, the question of whether attending to a sensory modality
speeds the perception of stimuli in that modality has yet to be resolved. The authors highlight …

Humans are by nature social beings tuned to communicate and interact from the very
beginning of their lives. The sense of touch represents the most direct and intimate channel …

The sense of touch is a fundamental aspect of our everyday interactions, especially those
that involve social relationships. Nothing now can (and hopefully will not have to) substitute …

Perception in the real world is inherently multisensory, often involving visual, auditory,
tactile, olfactory, gustatory, and, on occasion, nociceptive (ie, painful) stimulation. In fact, the …