Voluminous Fur Stroking Experience through Interactive Visuo-Haptic Model in Virtual Reality
Juro Hosoi, Du Jin, Yuki Ban, and Shin'ichi Warisawa

TL;DR
This paper presents an interactive visuo-haptic system combining visual and tactile feedback to simulate voluminous fur stroking in virtual reality, enhancing realism and user experience for therapeutic, entertainment, and retail uses.
Contribution
It introduces a novel integrated system with dynamic models that adapt to hand movements, improving fur-stroking realism in virtual environments.
Findings
Significantly improved realism of fur-stroking experience
Directional differences observed in tactile and visual responses
System enhances user engagement in VR applications
Abstract
The tactile sensation of stroking soft fur, known for its comfort and emotional benefits, has numerous applications in virtual reality, animal-assisted therapy, and household products. Previous studies have primarily utilized actual fur to present a voluminous fur experience that poses challenges concerning versatility and flexibility. In this study, we develop a system that integrates a head-mounted display with an ultrasound haptic display to provide visual and haptic feedback. Measurements taken using an artificial skin sheet reveal directional differences in tactile and visual responses to voluminous fur. Based on observations and measurements, we propose interactive models that dynamically adjust to hand movements, simulating fur-stroking sensations. Our experiments demonstrate that the proposed model using visual and haptic modalities significantly enhances the realism of a…
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TopicsSimulation and Modeling Applications
