Design and performance of a high fidelity, low mass, linear haptic display

David W. Weir, Michael A. Peshkin, J. Edward Colgate, Pietro Buttolo

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Abstract

We built a high fidelity, low mass, linear haptic display, with a peak force output of 8.5 Newtons, continuous force output of 1.3 Newtons, range of motion of approximately 15 millimeters, sensing resolution of 0.5 microns, and a -3 dB bandwidth of approximately 550 Hz. By having low apparent mass of approximately 5 grams, we can realistically render linear switches, which themselves have a moving mass of only a few grams. This device utilizes a low inertia rotary motor, but over only a limited range of motion, allowing it to be driven without commutation. We constructed a linear, current controlled amplifier to drive the system. Additionally, the motor windings allow us to use electrical damping to add physical damping to the system to improve its performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 1st Joint Eurohaptics Conference and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems; World Haptics Conference, WHC 2005
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages177-182
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0769523102, 9780769523101
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event1st Joint Eurohaptics Conference and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems - World Haptics Conference, WHC 2005 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: Mar 18 2005Mar 20 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - 1st Joint Eurohaptics Conference and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems; World Haptics Conference, WHC 2005

Other

Other1st Joint Eurohaptics Conference and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems - World Haptics Conference, WHC 2005
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period3/18/053/20/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software

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