Tactile display using the micro-vibration of shape-memory alloy wires and its application to tactile interaction systems

Hideyuki Sawada*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A compact device for the presentation of tactile sensation is introduced in this chapter. By employing shape-memory alloy (SMA) wires, a novel tactile information transmission device is developed for displaying various tactile sensations. A tactile actuator consists of a thin SMA wire with the diameter of 50 μm, and generates micro-vibrations with various frequencies and amplitudes in accordance with a driving pulse signal. The actuator features compactness and low energy consumption, and is applied to tactile displays and tactile interaction systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPervasive Haptics
Subtitle of host publicationScience, Design, and Application
PublisherSpringer Japan
Pages57-77
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9784431557722
ISBN (Print)9784431557715
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Jan 1
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Braille display
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Image processing
  • Micro vibration
  • Shape memory alloy
  • Tactile higher-level psychological perception
  • Tactile interaction
  • Tactile sensation
  • Texture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)
  • Computer Science(all)

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