低周波触圧分布提示のためのバルーンアクチュエータユニットの開発

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In this study, we aim to efficiently intervene in psychological states with displaying devices that are highly interactive and capable of transmitting contact pressure distribution. In this paper, we report on a balloon actuator unit driven by a VCM and an elastic membrane to present contact pressure distribution stimuli to the palm. The experiment shows that the device has sufficient output and frequency characteristics to provide pleasant sensation. We have conducted a subject experiment to compare the balloon structures and contact states and find that the pressure, rather than force, may be acting on intensity perception. In the future, we investigate the effects of the pressure distribution stimuli using multiple units to improve the interactivity and variations of tactile information.