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H3Kit: Hand-Held Haptic Kit for STEM Education


Abstract:

The majority of educational haptic devices to date are grounded to a stationary surface, limiting the concepts that can be taught. In this work, we introduce the Hand-Hel...Show More

Abstract:

The majority of educational haptic devices to date are grounded to a stationary surface, limiting the concepts that can be taught. In this work, we introduce the Hand-Held Haptic Kit (H3Kit) — a body-grounded, kinesthetic feedback device for STEM education. We present a kinematic analysis that illustrates how the reachable workspace can differ depending on whether or not there is joint alignment between the device and the user. We then conduct a psychophysical study that shows that users’ perception of stiffness forces are not significantly impacted by joint misalignment. Lastly, we demonstrate the use of the H3Kit for teaching the concept of drag forces, which leverages its ungrounded nature and added sensing capabilities.
Date of Conference: 07-10 April 2024
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 10 May 2024
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Conference Location: Long Beach, CA, USA

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