UnlimitedHand

Tamaki, Emi; Chan, Terence; Iwasaki, Kei

doi:10.1145/2984751.2985743

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“…Proprioception includes sensations processed by receptors, such as muscle spindle and the Golgi tendon organ (GTO) in skeletal muscles or vestibular organs. One method for eliciting proprioception that has a relatively simple mechanical setup is Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), in which the muscle acts as an actuator and produces an actual force [2][3][4]20,21] . EMS-induced force is realized by causing the contraction of an antagonist muscle located on the opposite side of a skeletal muscle that is the target of the force sensation.…”

Section: Force Sensation Presentation Involving Proprioceptionmentioning

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Haptic interface using tendon electrical stimulation with consideration of multimodal presentation

Takahashi

Tanabe

Kajimoto

2019

Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware

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Background Our previous studies have shown that electrical stimulation from the skin surface to the tendon region (Tendon Electrical Stimulation: TES) can elicit a force sensation, and adjusting the current parameters can control the amount of the sensation. TES is thought to present a proprioceptive force sensation by stimulating receptors or sensory nerves responsible for recognizing the magnitude of the muscle contraction existing inside the tendon, so it can be a proprioceptive module of a small-size, low-cost force feedback device. But there is also suspect that TES presents only strong, noisy skin sensation. From previous study, it was found that TES has some limitation on varying sensations. Methods In this study, in addition to characterizing the proprioceptive sensation induced by TES, we constructed a multimodal presentation system reproducing a situation in which force is applied to the hand was offered, so as to investigate whether TES contributed to the reproduction of haptics cooperating with other modalities, rather than disturbing them. Specifically, we used vibration to present a cutaneous sensation and a visual head mounted display (HMD) system to present simultaneous images. Using this system, we also evaluated the efficacy of TES itself and that of the multimodal system involving TES. Results We found that TES, along with visual and vibration stimulation, contributed to the perception of a certain force. Conclusions Thus, TES appears to be an effective component of multimodal force sense presentation systems.

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Section: Force Sensation Presentation Involving Proprioceptionmentioning

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“…•Article• muscle stimulation (EMS), which is used frequently in computer human interactions [2][3][4] , TES stimulates sensory nerves, not motor nerves. Thus, TES can be used to present a force sensation without generating unnecessary muscle contractions.…”

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Haptic interface using tendon electrical stimulation with consideration of multimodal presentation

Takahashi

Tanabe

Kajimoto

2019

Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware

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“…Another pivotal advancement in EMS prototyping is the UnlimitedHand device [44]. This wearable facilitates seamless interaction within virtual environments.…”

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Electrical Muscle Stimulation for Kinesthetic Feedback in AR/VR: A Systematic Literature Review

Vrontos,

Nitsch,

Brandl

2024

MTI

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This paper presents a thorough review of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) in the context of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), specifically focusing on its application in providing kinesthetic feedback. Our systematic review of 17 studies reveals the growing interest and potential of EMS in this domain, as evidenced by the growing body of literature and citations. The key elements presented in our review encompass a catalog of the applications developed to date, the specifics of the stimulation parameters used, the participant demographics of the studies, and the types of measures used in these research efforts. We discovered that EMS offers a versatile range of applications in AR/VR, from simulating physical interactions like touching virtual walls or objects to replicating the sensation of weight and impact. Notably, EMS has shown effectiveness in areas such as object handling and musical rhythm learning, indicating its broader potential beyond conventional haptic feedback mechanisms. However, our review also highlights major challenges in the research, such as inconsistent reporting of EMS parameters and a lack of diversity in study participants. These issues underscore the need for improved reporting standards and more inclusive research approaches to ensure wider applicability and reproducibility of results.

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Interface of mixed reality: from the past to the future

Chen

Duh

2019

CCF Trans. Pervasive Comp. Interact.

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Mixed reality (MR) is an emerging technology which could potentially shape the future of our everyday lives by its unique approach to presenting information. Technology is changing rapidly and information can be presented on traditional computer screens following a WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointing) interface model, by using a head-mounted display to present virtual reality, or by MR which the process of presenting information through a combination of both virtual and physical elements. This paper classifies MR interfaces by applying a text mining method to a data base of 4296 relevant research papers published over the last two decades. The classification reveals the trends relating to each topic and the relations between them. This paper reviews the earlier studies and discusses the recent developments in each topic area and summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of the MR interface. Our objective is to assist researchers understand the trend for each topic and allows them to focus on the research challenges where technological advancements in the MR interface are most needed.

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UnlimitedHand

Cited by 23 publications

References 4 publications

Haptic interface using tendon electrical stimulation with consideration of multimodal presentation

Haptic interface using tendon electrical stimulation with consideration of multimodal presentation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation for Kinesthetic Feedback in AR/VR: A Systematic Literature Review

Interface of mixed reality: from the past to the future

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