MacGavin Bryan, Edwards Terra, Gorlewicz Jenna L
IEEE Trans Haptics. 2021 Apr-Jun;14(2):279-284. doi: 10.1109/TOH.2021.3076397. Epub 2021 Jun 17.
In this article, a novel wearable haptic device, to be worn on the hand and forearm, is introduced. Using the modalities of vibration, pressure, and heat application, the device attempts to replicate four core components of communication. The four components - co-presence, phatic communication, back-channeling, and direction giving - are simulated through haptic profiles individually unique to a section or combined as an encompassing system of the device. This paper evaluates the performance of the device through three testing phases with sighted-hearing and DeafBlind individuals. Results indicate that a strong majority of the tested haptic profiles show statistical significance in replication between individuals. This article is unique in its collaboration with the protactile DeafBlind community, individuals who communicate solely through touch, by furthering understanding on how to generate intuitive tactile profiles in wearable haptic devices.
在本文中，介绍了一种新型的可穿戴触觉设备，该设备可戴在手部和前臂上。通过振动、压力和热应用等方式，该设备试图复制通信的四个核心组成部分。这四个组成部分——共在感、寒暄交谈、反馈和指示方向——通过该设备特定部分独有的触觉特征进行模拟，或者作为该设备的一个综合系统进行组合模拟。本文通过三个测试阶段对该设备的性能进行了评估，测试对象包括有视力和听力的个体以及聋盲个体。结果表明，绝大多数测试的触觉特征在个体之间的复制中具有统计学意义。本文的独特之处在于与触觉优先的聋盲群体（即仅通过触摸进行交流的个体）展开合作，进一步加深了对如何在可穿戴触觉设备中生成直观触觉特征的理解。
