CyARM: Haptic Sensing Device for Spatial Localization on Basis of Exploration by Arms

We introduce a new type of perception aid device based on user's exploration action, which is named as CyARM (acronym of “Cyber Arm”). The user holds this device in her/his arm, the extension of the arm is controlled by tension in wires, which are attached to her/his body according to the dista...

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Main Authors: Junichi Akita, Takanori komatsu, Kiyohide Ito, Tetsuo Ono, Makoto Okamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Advances in Human-Computer Interaction
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/901707