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HaptoRoom: Designing Spatial and Reconfigurable Haptic Experience using Vibrotactile Floor Interface

  • Kiryu Tsujita
  • , Takatoshi Yoshida
  • , Kohei Kobayashi
  • , Nobuhisa Hanamitsu
  • , Kanghong Zhong
  • , Arata Horie
  • , Kouta Minamizawa

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Abstract

Haptic interaction is essential for wearable and mobile interfaces, while room-scale haptics are gaining traction. However, implementing vibrotactile actuators on a large scale faces practical challenges, such as embedding devices in every piece of furniture. To address this, we propose the HaptoRoom system, which enables room-scale reconfigurable haptics on existing furniture surfaces without additional equipment. This study also proposes Spatial Haptic Equalization (SHE), a method that computationally compensates spatial disuniformity in vibration intensity at haptic points using a data-driven approach for high-quality experiences. Additionally, our approach enables Indirect object actuation on furniture through propagated vibration. Our system requires only floor-installed pressure sensors and vibrotactile actuators. It also offers reconfigurability for spatial vibrotactile patterns, supporting diverse applications in entertainment and lifestyle.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2025
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
ISBN (Electronic)9798400711978
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025 Mar 4
Event19th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2025 - Bordeaux, France
Duration: 2025 Mar 42025 Mar 7

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2025

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2025
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityBordeaux
Period25/3/425/3/7

Keywords

  • floor interface
  • haptics design
  • smart home
  • vibrotactile feedback

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Software

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