Abstract
In this paper we propose a 1DOF master-slave system called HandShake Device (HSD). HSD is composed of 2 systems: one is a master system, which is grasped by an operator, the other is a slave system, which grasps the operator's palm. Two HSDs are respectively placed at a local site and a remote site so that people can physically communicate (by shaking hands) each other through HSDs. HSD applies the virtual model method as an algorithm of tele-operation (tele-handshake). HSD was exhibited in SIGGRAPH'95 with Network Neuro Baby (NNB) which is an Artificial Life acting as a network agent in the computer network. HSD is an interface device which an operator can communicate with NNB physically.
