2022/02/22 by Clement Zheng, Zheng, Clement, Zhen Zhou Yong +8
Computer Science · Engineering · Neuroscience · #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC) #Tactile and Sensory Interactions #Teleoperation and Haptic Systems #cs.HC
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2202.10655
To appear in the conference proceedings at ACM CHI 2022
arxiv created 2022/02/22 · openalex publication_date 2022/02/22 · arxiv updated 2022/02/23 · openalex created_date 2022/04/03 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
We present Shape-Haptics, an approach for designers to rapidly design and fabricate passive force feedback mechanisms for physical interfaces. Such mechanisms are used in everyday interfaces and tools, and they are challenging to design. Shape-Haptics abstracts and broadens the haptic expression of this class of force feedback systems through 2D laser cut configurations that are simple to fabricate. They leverage the properties of polyoxymethylene plastic and comprise a compliant spring structure that engages with a sliding profile during tangible interaction. By shaping the sliding profile, designers can easily customize the haptic force feedback delivered by the mechanism. We provide a computational design sandbox to facilitate designers to explore and fabricate Shape-Haptics mechanisms. We also propose a series of applications that demonstrate the utility of Shape-Haptics in creating and customizing haptics for different physical interfaces.