Transmission of Rhythm through Tactile Sensation using Air-jet Stimulation

Abstract

This study set out to transmit rhythm through tactile sensation using air-jet stimuli. First, we clarified an optimum position for the stimulating air-jet and set an absolute threshold for this position by using the method of limits; we also investigated the intensity of air-jet stimulation using magnitude estimation. Next, we evaluated transmission of rhythm by three methods: air-jet stimulation, sound of percussion and vibratory stimulation. Experimental results show that there is almost no difference between using sound of percussion and air-jet stimulation in the transmission of rhythm. Therefore, we conclude that the transmission of rhythm by air-jet stimulation is viable. In a future study we will investigate the relationship between psychological impressions and the physical characteristics by air-jet stimulation.