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Citation
(2002), "Haptic Feedback", Industrial Robot, Vol. 29 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2002.04929ead.009
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Haptic Feedback
Haptic FeedbackKeywords: Immersion, Corporation
Applicant: Immersion Corporation, USAPatent number: US6,184,868Publication date: 6 February 2001Title: Haptic Feedback Control Devices
This invention relates devices used to interface with computer systems and telemanipulator devices and which provide haptic feedback to the user. The patent describes a haptic feedback control device which includes several improvements to the interface with computer systems and the control of objects. The controller device includes a force feedback pincher mechanism that provides a more natural control over physical or computer-implemented objects. Preferably, each of the pincher members includes a finger pad where the user operates the device by placing a thumb on one of the finger pads and an opposing finger on the other finger pad. The actuator outputs a linear force in a linear direction which is converted to a rotary force that is applied to each of the pincher members. A moveable portion of the housing allows tactile feedback independent of other controls to be output to the user. Applications include telemanipulator devices as well as interface devices and game controllers for computers.