“X-Wing: Propeller-Based Force Feedback to Head in a Virtual Environment” by Watanabe, Nakamura, Sakurada, Teo and Sugimoto
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- X-Wing: Propeller-Based Force Feedback to Head in a Virtual Environment
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In this demonstration, we present X-Wing, a force feedback device using ducted fans attached to VR Head Mounted Display (HMD). Applying haptic technologies to Virtual Reality (VR) has become a standard solution to enhance the immersive experience. It is also essential for interactions in virtual environments where feedback is critical for user experience and performance. This research focuses on a head-based, wearable device that provides force to the VR user using exertion force by electric thrusters with controllable strengths and directions. Our system allows the user to experience virtual force based on their virtual momentum and velocity. It enables a VR user to receive force feedback based on different thrust power converted into translation and rotation force for a unique VR experience such as virtual aerial simulation. We present the prototype to the attendees of SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 through a live demonstration.
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