%D 2007
%R 10.1109/ICIAS.2007.4658554
%O cited By 0; Conference of 2007 International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced Systems, ICIAS 2007 ; Conference Date: 25 November 2007 Through 28 November 2007; Conference Code:74506
%L scholars181
%J 2007 International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced Systems, ICIAS 2007
%K Computer applications; Engineering research; Flow interactions; Human computer interaction; Interfaces (computer); Teaching; Virtual reality, Abstract concepts; Communication aids; Conceptual frameworks; Force feedbacks; Haptic devices; Haptic feedbacks; High costs; Host computers; Human computers; Medical trainings; Support interactions; Teaching tools; Two ways; Virtual environments; Visually impaired; Wide areas, Haptic interfaces
%X The haptic interface or force feedback device improves the quality of human computer interaction by accommodating the sense of touch in a computer simulation. A haptic device enables a two way communication between the user and the host computer. The applications of force feedback device cover a wide area such as in medical training, systems for the visually impaired, engineering research, and creative art-work. The role of haptic feedback varies depending on the applications in question and the devices used. This includes haptic as a teaching tool, and a communication aid. Despite the benefits of haptic feedback, its deployment to support interactions in a virtual environment is still slow. This is due to the high cost of the haptic devices in the market. We address this issue by presenting a conceptual framework in designing and implementing a cost-effective haptic device; building on similar concepts obtained from existing technologies. The device is developed using those gadgets that are mainly available in-house. It is projected that haptic feedback generated from the device could benefit teaching abstract concepts to students. ©2007 IEEE.
%P 1098-1100
%C Kuala Lumpur
%T Design of a haptic device for teaching motion & dynamics
%A H. Mohd Zaid
%A N.E. Zainuddin
%A S. Sulaiman