This Offers a Sense of Physical Touch When Interacting with Holograms
References: gla.ac.uk & theconversation
Engineers at Glasgow University presented the innovative aerohaptic system to create a sense of physical touch while interacting with holograms.
The user of the aerohaptic system manipulates a virtual object on the pseudo-holographic display. It is a modern version of Pepper's Ghost illusion technique used in the 19th century. It has glass and mirrors to create a two-dimensional image. And the haptic feedback is also made with nothing but air. The device detects finger movements and directs air flows to the hands. The direction and intensity of the flows depend on the scenario of interaction, from bouncing a basketball to shaking a virtual colleague’s hand.
In the future, the aerohaptic system could empower surgeons to perform procedures remotely and hold advanced teleconferencing. Furthermore, the device is simple and inexpensive.
The user of the aerohaptic system manipulates a virtual object on the pseudo-holographic display. It is a modern version of Pepper's Ghost illusion technique used in the 19th century. It has glass and mirrors to create a two-dimensional image. And the haptic feedback is also made with nothing but air. The device detects finger movements and directs air flows to the hands. The direction and intensity of the flows depend on the scenario of interaction, from bouncing a basketball to shaking a virtual colleague’s hand.
In the future, the aerohaptic system could empower surgeons to perform procedures remotely and hold advanced teleconferencing. Furthermore, the device is simple and inexpensive.
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