WiredSwarm: High Resolution Haptic Feedback Provided by a Swarm of Drones to the User's Fingers for VR interaction

TL;DR

WiredSwarm introduces a novel flying wearable haptic interface using a swarm of micro-drones connected to each finger, enabling high-resolution force feedback for enhanced VR interaction.

Contribution

This paper presents the first flying wearable haptic device using a drone swarm to deliver detailed force feedback in VR environments.

Findings

Enables high-resolution force feedback for VR fingers

Uses smaller, stable micro-quadrotors for precise interaction

Potential for more immersive VR experiences

Abstract

We propose a concept of a novel interaction strategy for providing rich haptic feedback in Virtual Reality (VR), when each user's finger is connected to micro-quadrotor with a wire. Described technology represents the first flying wearable haptic interface. The solution potentially is able to deliver high resolution force feedback to each finger during fine motor interaction in VR. The tips of tethers are connected to the centers of quadcopters under their bottom. Therefore, flight stability is increasing and the interaction forces are becoming stronger which allows to use smaller drones.