Considering Haptic Feedback Systems for A Livable Space Suit

Bakke, Torstein Hågård; Fairburn, Susan Marie

doi:10.1080/14606925.2019.1594977

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“…For example, it could be useful for recognizing alerts (Salzer, Oron-Gilad, Ronen and Parmet, 2011) such as during flight or egress. Vibrotactors could be used as a sensory augmentation device, enhancing performance of manual control tasks (Clément et al, 2018) such as during extravehicular activity (Bakke and Fairburn, 2019). After landing on the surface of a planet or the Moon or returning to Earth, vibrotactile feedback could likely help with postural instability (Sienko et al, 2013;Wall, 2010), and later on, with navigation while exploring the surface (Erp et al, 2005).…”

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Vibrotactile feedback as a countermeasure for spatial disorientation

Vimal,

Panic,

Lackner

et al. 2023

Front. Physiol.

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Spaceflight can make astronauts susceptible to spatial disorientation which is one of the leading causes of fatal aircraft accidents. In our experiment, blindfolded participants used a joystick to balance themselves while inside a multi-axis rotation device (MARS) in either the vertical or horizontal roll plane. On Day 1, in the vertical roll plane (Earth analog condition) participants could use gravitational cues and therefore had a good sense of their orientation. On Day 2, in the horizontal roll plane (spaceflight analog condition) participants could not use gravitational cues and rapidly became disoriented and showed minimal learning and poor performance. One potential countermeasure for spatial disorientation is vibrotactile feedback that conveys body orientation provided by small vibrating devices applied to the skin. Orientation-dependent vibrotactile feedback provided to one group enhanced performance in the spaceflight condition but the participants reported a conflict between the accurate vibrotactile cues and their erroneous perception of their orientation. Specialized vibrotactile training on Day 1 provided to another group resulted in significantly better learning and performance in the spaceflight analog task with vibrotactile cueing. In this training, participants in the Earth analog condition on Day 1 were required to disengage from the task of aligning with the gravitational vertical encoded by natural vestibular/somatosensory afference and had to align with randomized non-vertical directions of balance signaled by vibrotactile feedback. At the end of Day 2, we deactivated the vibrotactile feedback after both vibration-cued groups had practiced with it in the spaceflight analog condition. They performed as well as the group who did not have any vibrotactile feedback. We conclude that after appropriate training, vibrotactile orientation feedback augments dynamic spatial orientation and does not lead to any negative dependence.

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Vibrotactile feedback as a countermeasure for spatial disorientation

Vimal,

Panic,

Lackner

et al. 2023

Front. Physiol.

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“…An investigation on multimodal displays found that the use of vibrotactile feedback in reduced visibility environments for obstacle cues and avoidance minimized heads-down time, created a more conservative gait, and optimized foot placement 91 . Another team of researchers proposed the concept of haptic feedback (or a periphery cap system) as a means of relaying information to the crew member 92 . The cap would have a haptic language of its own and would assist in the filtration of sensory input through the layers of the spacesuit 92 .…”

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“…Another team of researchers proposed the concept of haptic feedback (or a periphery cap system) as a means of relaying information to the crew member 92 . The cap would have a haptic language of its own and would assist in the filtration of sensory input through the layers of the spacesuit 92 . In addition, the haptic cap may reduce the cognitive load for the user since information normally transferred through touch will now have a channel to the user inside the suit 92 .…”

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“…The cap would have a haptic language of its own and would assist in the filtration of sensory input through the layers of the spacesuit 92 . In addition, the haptic cap may reduce the cognitive load for the user since information normally transferred through touch will now have a channel to the user inside the suit 92 . Future spacesuit design incorporating a heads-up display (HUD) and augmented reality (AR) may demonstrate utility for space exploration.…”

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Planetary extravehicular activity (EVA) risk mitigation strategies for long-duration space missions

2021

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Extravehicular activity (EVA) is one of the most dangerous activities of human space exploration. To ensure astronaut safety and mission success, it is imperative to identify and mitigate the inherent risks and challenges associated with EVAs. As we continue to explore beyond low earth orbit and embark on missions back to the Moon and onward to Mars, it becomes critical to reassess EVA risks in the context of a planetary surface, rather than in microgravity. This review addresses the primary risks associated with EVAs and identifies strategies that could be implemented to mitigate those risks during planetary surface exploration. Recent findings within the context of spacesuit design, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and lessons learned from analog research sites are summarized, and how their application could pave the way for future long-duration space missions is discussed. In this context, we divided EVA risk mitigation strategies into two main categories: (1) spacesuit design and (2) CONOPS. Spacesuit design considerations include hypercapnia prevention, thermal regulation and humidity control, nutrition, hydration, waste management, health and fitness, decompression sickness, radiation shielding, and dust mitigation. Operational strategies discussed include astronaut fatigue and psychological stressors, communication delays, and the use of augmented reality/virtual reality technologies. Although there have been significant advances in EVA performance, further research and development are still warranted to enable safer and more efficient surface exploration activities in the upcoming future.

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“…Haptic technology is a type of assistive technology that uses a sense of touch to convey information to the brain and spinal cord via the use of forces, vibrations, or movements [1]. Due to their ability to improve cognitive load deficiencies [2], haptic systems are used in various industries, including consumer products and medicine [3]. Indeed, it has been shown that the skin's touch receptors may transmit a wide range of information, such as instructions, words, and more [4].…”

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Haptic Systems: Trends and Lessons Learned for Haptics in Spacesuits

et al. 2023

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Haptic technology uses forces, vibrations, and movements to simulate a sense of touch. In the context of spacesuits, proposals to use haptic systems are scant despite evidence of their efficacy in other domains. Existing review studies have sought to summarize existing haptic system applications. Despite their contributions to the body of knowledge, existing studies have not assessed the applicability of existing haptic systems in spacesuit design to meet contemporary challenges. This study asks, “What can we learn from existing haptic technologies to create spacesuits?”. As such, we examine academic and commercial haptic systems to address this issue and draw insights for spacesuit design. The study shows that kinesthetic and tactile haptic systems have been effectively utilized in various domains, including healthcare, gaming, and education to improve the sense of touch and terrain and reduce sensory deprivation. Subjective and objective evaluation methods have been utilized to assess the efficacy and safety of haptic systems. Furthermore, this study discusses the usefulness, safety, and applicability of haptics in spacesuits and the implications for research into space haptics.

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Considering Haptic Feedback Systems for A Livable Space Suit

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Vibrotactile feedback as a countermeasure for spatial disorientation

Vibrotactile feedback as a countermeasure for spatial disorientation

Planetary extravehicular activity (EVA) risk mitigation strategies for long-duration space missions

Haptic Systems: Trends and Lessons Learned for Haptics in Spacesuits

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