Basic Study on Energy-Accumulative Force Display

Abstract

This paper presents a concept of energy-accumulative force display. The concept was conceived from the notion that interaction with passive objects does not require power supply hence it is theoretically possible to realize hap tic interaction with passive virtual objects without external power supply. Approaches to implement energy-accumulative system were discussed, and an approach based on torque conversion mechanism was employed. A prototype device was implemented and the simulation that confirmed behavior was done. The simulation and the experiment were compared in the research. As a result, energy accumulation was able to be confirmed on the limited condition. Result of experiment has provided clues to further investigation.