A research team from Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has recently created a type of band that can be worn while connected to VR equipment to stimulate actual touch. For example if you had an Occulus Rift and were playing a boxing game, you would be able to feel the punches and blocks. How it works is the band will send electric impulses to the muscle and make it feel like you actually touched something. It is still being developed and will need to be reworked if it is meant to go commercial because it looks quite cumbersome. It does present an interesting concept though and I'm sure many people will want the final product to go along with their VR.
For more info: Real Virtual Reality
No comments:
Post a Comment