Using magnetic forces to convey state information: an exploration of a haptic technology

Authors:
Jessica Tsimeris;Tom Gedeon;Michael Broughton
Affiliations:
The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia and DSTO, Edinburgh SA, Australia;The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia;DSTO, Edinburgh SA, Australia
Venue:
Proceedings of the 24th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference
Year:
2012

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Abstract

Using magnetic forces to provide haptic information is an area that remains largely unexplored and provides exciting opportunities for interaction that may not otherwise be possible. We present several example applications that illustrate how this technology is well suited to remote site collaboration techniques, conveying state information and simulating flows and turbulence. Furthermore, we present the results of our preliminary user study which has indicated that magnetic forces can convey two states of information to the user with 100% accuracy, and can convey three states with 89% accuracy.