Classification Method of Tactile Textures Using Onomatopoeias

Abstract

We propose a novel classification method of tactile textures using onomatopoeias. The method generates a distribution diagram of haptic onomatopoeias based on subjective impressions on the onomatopoeias, and it enables users to arrange and compare the tactile textures on the diagram. In the current paper, we check the validity of the diagram from the phonological view and discuss the application of the diagram in tactile texture selection.