@inproceedings{90972960fcb246f58ed5400314a15349,
title = "X-Wing: Propeller-Based Force Feedback to Head in a Virtual Environment",
abstract = "In this demonstration, we present X-Wing, a force feedback device using ducted fans attached to a Virtual Reality (VR) Head Mounted Display (HMD). Applying haptic technologies to VR has become a standard solution to enhance the immersive experience. It is also essential for virtual interactions where user experience and performance are crucial. This research focuses on a head-based, wearable device that provides forces to the VR user using exertion force by electric thrusters with controllable strengths and directions. Our system allows the user to experience forces based on their virtual momentum and velocity. It enables a VR user to receive force feedback based on different thrust power converted into translational and rotational force for a unique VR experience such as virtual aerial simulation. We present the prototype to the attendees of SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 through a live demonstration. ",
keywords = "fan-based feedback, haptic feedback, head-mounted display, virtual reality",
author = "Koki Watanabe and Fumihiko Nakamura and Kuniharu Sakurada and Theophilus Teo and Maki Sugimoto",
note = "Funding Information: This project was supported by JST ERATO Grant Number JPM-JER1701. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 Owner/Author.; SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 XR - Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Conference - Asia, SA 2021 ; Conference date: 14-12-2021 Through 17-12-2021",
year = "2021",
month = dec,
day = "14",
doi = "10.1145/3478514.3487622",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings - SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 XR, SA 2021",
publisher = "Association for Computing Machinery, Inc",
editor = "Spencer, {Stephen N.}",
booktitle = "Proceedings - SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 XR, SA 2021",
}