Abstract: A system and method for social-physical haptic interaction that include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors that are disposed within a haptic vest. The system and method also include training a neural network with at least one haptic interaction profile based on the sensor data. The system and method additionally include analyzing at least one haptic interaction profile during execution of at least one haptic application. The system and method further include electronically controlling the haptic vest to provide haptic feedback during the execution of at least one haptic application that is based on at least one haptic interaction profile.

Abstract: A variable impedance actuator is provided with a bladder-style actuator having a first end and a second end, and a jamming brake located inside the bladder-style actuator and connected to the first end and the second end of the bladder-style actuator. The bladder-style actuator and the jamming brake are independently controlled.

Abstract: A variable impedance actuator is provided with a bladder-style actuator having a first end and a second end, and a jamming brake located inside the bladder-style actuator and connected to the first end and the second end of the bladder-style actuator. The bladder-style actuator and the jamming brake are independently controlled.

Abstract: A macro-mini actuation mechanism for pneumatic pouches is provided which involves stacking smaller proximal pouches (proximal layer) underneath larger distal pouches (distal layer). The proximal layer of smaller pouches is the contact area with e.g. a (human) body. Macro-mini pneumatic actuation of pouches for wearable haptic displays allows for the control of contact area of pneumatic pouches and the ability to cover large areas while maintaining a fast-dynamic response and higher spatial resolutions. This stacked pouch concept allows for pressure/force feedback to a user—something which cannot be rendered by vibrotactile actuators alone. Control of effective pouch height may also allow a potential wearable haptic display to better conform to the human body. A pressure-based display with stacked pouches could allow for larger tolerances between the display and the human body without sacrificing contact area, allowing better fit across users.

Abstract: A system and method for social-physical haptic interaction that include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors that are disposed within a haptic vest. The system and method also include training a neural network with at least one haptic interaction profile based on the sensor data. The system and method additionally include analyzing at least one haptic interaction profile during execution of at least one haptic application. The system and method further include electronically controlling the haptic vest to provide haptic feedback during the execution of at least one haptic application that is based on at least one haptic interaction profile.

Abstract: A macro-mini actuation mechanism for pneumatic pouches is provided which involves stacking smaller proximal pouches (proximal layer) underneath larger distal pouches (distal layer). The proximal layer of smaller pouches is the contact area with e.g. a (human) body. Macro-mini pneumatic actuation of pouches for wearable haptic displays allows for the control of contact area of pneumatic pouches and the ability to cover large areas while maintaining a fast-dynamic response and higher spatial resolutions. This stacked pouch concept allows for pressure/force feedback to a user—something which cannot be rendered by vibrotactile actuators alone. Control of effective pouch height may also allow a potential wearable haptic display to better conform to the human body. A pressure-based display with stacked pouches could allow for larger tolerances between the display and the human body without sacrificing contact area, allowing better fit across users.