Realization of Bending Operation with both hands in Ikebana Simulator

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a method of bending operation in Ikebana simulator by using haptic devices. In order to move multiple objects such as hand and flower in a virtual space, these models should be integrated. However, if one object such as a flower is integrated with the right hand, the object cannot be moved with the left hand. First, of all, the target object is divided into 3 parts. The first is integrated with the right hand, and the second is integrated with the left hand, and the third is not integrated with either hand. Then, we can operate the target object with both hands by integrating all 3 parts. In addition, bending operation is performed by transforming the target object according to the distortion calculated with the angle formed by 2 haptic devices. The proposed method has enabled the operation with both hands, and the user interface in Ikebana Simulator has been improved.