Abstract
In this paper we present a software and hardware toolkit called HaptiDesigner, useful for work with creation of haptic patterns and beyond. The toolkit includes two printed circuit boards each with 32 and 40 channels which can also be connected for an extended number of channels. It also includes a PC-based interface for ease of design and the software needed for encoding and storing the related instructions for activation of actuator motors. HaptiDesigner toolkit has been successfully used for the design of meaning bearing patterns for haptic communication. Some examples are provided.
Keywords
- Haptic
- Actuation patterns
- Designer toolkit
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HaptiDesigner toolkit is currently being revised for improved functionality and user-friendliness. The updated version will become available online in due course. Information about this will be published on the SUITCEYES website when ready: https://suitceyes.eu/.
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This work has been partially funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 780814 SUITCEYES.
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Olson, N., Jarvoll, J. (2022). Haptic Pattern Designer Toolkit – HaptiDesigner: Software and Hardware for Creation of Actuation Patterns. In: Antona, M., Stephanidis, C. (eds) Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Novel Design Approaches and Technologies. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13308. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05028-2_33
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