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A Bibliometric Analysis of Research in VR and Haptics

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Design in the Era of Industry 4.0, Volume 1 (ICORD 2023)

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The applications and uses of virtual reality (VR) and haptics are expanding at an accelerating rate. Several use cases have already emerged beyond providing entertainment and passive experiences. With the increased importance of haptics in VR, research in this area is growing at a steady pace. In this paper, we use a bibliometric analysis method to identify the most relevant areas of research in the domain of VR and haptics, and how this research has evolved over time. We also identified the most impactful publications in VR and haptics with the aid of this analytical method. The paper establishes the continual importance of research in haptic devices and haptic interfaces and user experience since its inception. The field of medical science was identified as the earliest adopter of VR and haptic technology and had several research publications related to its applications. Tactile Internet, remote teleoperation, and remote rehabilitation were identified as potential new areas of research in VR and haptic sensing and feedback systems.

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    Saptarshi Samanta, Sharmistha Banerjee & Pankaj Upadhyay

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Samanta, S., Banerjee, S., Upadhyay, P. (2023). A Bibliometric Analysis of Research in VR and Haptics. In: Chakrabarti, A., Singh, V. (eds) Design in the Era of Industry 4.0, Volume 1. ICORD 2023. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 343. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0293-4_77

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