ThermoQueeze: A Wearable Actuator for Simultaneous Squeeze and Thermal Feedback

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Abstract

Human touch conveys both force and thermal sensations. Extensive research has shown that real-time thermal feedback from natural touch can alleviate anxiety, reduce interpersonal barriers, and foster positive emotional responses. In this paper, we present a 3D-printed haptic device designed to deliver simultaneous squeeze and thermal cues (warm). The device applies squeeze to the user's forearm through moving fabrics, while temperature cues are generated via Peltier components and distributed through a glued Alu foil. The results from the exploratory study (N = 10) demonstrates a very plausible touch experience that is significantly better than a visual only control condition. These results suggest that the devices is effective for rendering human touch but also imply a further need for investigations regarding the optimal timing and and intensity of the thermal cues.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelProceedings of the 18th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2025
Herausgeber (Verlag)Association for Computing Machinery, Inc
Seiten230-236
Seitenumfang7
ISBN (elektronisch)9798400714023
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 17 Juli 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Konferenz

Titel18th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments
KurztitelPETRA 2025
Veranstaltungsnummer18
Dauer25 - 27 Juni 2025
StadtCorfu
LandGriechenland

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-3496-441X/work/190568907
ORCID /0000-0002-0803-8818/work/190573218

Schlagworte

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Schlagwörter

  • Human-Computer Interaction, Thermal-Haptic actuator design, Wearable computing