Developing a Hybrid Controller for Multi-Haptic Feedback to Mimic Impulsive Forces in Virtual Reality

Institut

Professur für Sportgeräte und Materialien (TUM-ED)

Typ

Semesterarbeit / Masterarbeit /

Inhalt

experimentell / konstruktiv /  

Beschreibung

We want to develop a versatile Virtual Reality (VR) controller to create haptic

illusions for impulsive force scenarios. For that, an active haptic device is

essential. The HYbriD contRoller for multi-hAptic feedback (HYDRA) combines

force feedback based on airflow with instantaneous tactile feedback realized

through a magnetically accelerated weight.

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We further experimented on technology

to address challenges in the application

of brushless motors for force feedback,

specifically toroidal propellers in

conjunction with options to adjust the

motor layout. In the next steps, we want

to refine the HYDRA concept. This

includes measuring real impulsive forces

and then specifically recreating them

with HYDRA inside of a VR simulation

(Unity-based). This will be done based

on sports applications. Another aspect

we want to refine is the use of specific

toroidal propeller designs. At last,

HYDRA allows the development of

different force feedback layouts. We want to experiment with such layouts to

maximize its applicability in VR simulations. Additionally, we want to further

include the idea of dynamic, potentially AI-based haptics.
 

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If you are interested, please contact us via email (please include all email

addresses): christian.eichhorn@tum.de, jonas.weigand@tum.de,

patrick.carqueville@tum.de

Voraussetzungen

Highly motivated with an independent work approach,

programming skills(C++, Python), ideally 3D-printing expertise, and basic

electronics knowledge.

Möglicher Beginn

sofort

Kontakt

Patrick Carqueville
Raum: Hochbrück Parkring 35 Raum 3.3.08
Tel.: +49 89 289 10353
patrick.carquevilletum.de

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