Haptic Interaction with Virtual Objects in Midair using a Finger-worn Haptic Display

Abstract

We propose a novel wearable haptic interaction system that delivers a realistic haptic feedback from virtual objects in midair. We evaluated the recognition ability of virtual objects through encounter, contour following, and pinch behaviors by using our proposed finger-worn haptic display, and then confirmed that the high-accuracy representation of the position and size makes a stable feeling of existence of the virtual object even in the air. Our proposed method can be used in entertainment, telecommunication, and virtual reality systems.