This strange exoskeleton glove enables VR force feedback
We are currently witnessing something of a technological blitzkrieg as companies and engineers try to solve the hassles of tactility in digital reality (VR). Modern VR headsets offer quite convenient visual and auditory immersion, but that immersion breaks down as users find themselves unable to physically interact with digital elements. Developed using a group of researchers from National Chengchi University, is an Arduino-controlled exoskeleton glove that enables force feedback for VR applications.
ELAXO feels unwieldy: it's like an exoskeleton glove made up of struts and joints published in 3D. In the verified configuration, ELAXO mounts on the consumer's wrist and has force feedback systems connected to their thumb and primary hands. Each finger receives four servo motors, 4 small DC motors and a large DC motor. These vehicles connect to joints to create physical resistance to movement on demand.
For arms and thumb, ELAXO requires a total of 12 servos, 12 small DC motors and 3 large DC cars. Each finger also needs an infrared (IR) sensor, for a total of three. Additionally, large DC vehicles incorporate encoders that use two wires each. Controlling these I/O pin loads, which is why the ELAXO team chose one for their prototype. It controls vehicles via 8 TB6612FNG dual drivers.
The Arduino powers the vehicles based on what's happening in the VR world. For example, if a user tries to touch an object related to the desk, the cars on that finger can receive full electricity to prevent the joints from bending and to provide a feeling of solid resistance. Other movements, like turning a knob, cause much less resistance. By achieving granular resistance management of each joint, ELAXO can produce compelling pressure ratings.
We are currently witnessing something of a technological blitzkrieg as companies and engineers try to solve the hassles of tactility in digital reality (VR). Modern VR headsets offer quite convenient visual and auditory immersion, but that immersion breaks down as users find themselves unable to physically interact with digital elements. Developed using a group of researchers from National Chengchi University, is an Arduino-controlled exoskeleton glove that enables force feedback for VR applications.
ELAXO feels unwieldy: it's like an exoskeleton glove made up of struts and joints published in 3D. In the verified configuration, ELAXO mounts on the consumer's wrist and has force feedback systems connected to their thumb and primary hands. Each finger receives four servo motors, 4 small DC motors and a large DC motor. These vehicles connect to joints to create physical resistance to movement on demand.
For arms and thumb, ELAXO requires a total of 12 servos, 12 small DC motors and 3 large DC cars. Each finger also needs an infrared (IR) sensor, for a total of three. Additionally, large DC vehicles incorporate encoders that use two wires each. Controlling these I/O pin loads, which is why the ELAXO team chose one for their prototype. It controls vehicles via 8 TB6612FNG dual drivers.
The Arduino powers the vehicles based on what's happening in the VR world. For example, if a user tries to touch an object related to the desk, the cars on that finger can receive full electricity to prevent the joints from bending and to provide a feeling of solid resistance. Other movements, like turning a knob, cause much less resistance. By achieving granular resistance management of each joint, ELAXO can produce compelling pressure ratings.
We are currently witnessing something of a technological blitzkrieg as companies and engineers try to solve the hassles of tactility in digital reality (VR). Modern VR headsets offer quite convenient visual and auditory immersion, but that immersion breaks down as users find themselves unable to physically interact with digital elements. Developed using a group of researchers from National Chengchi University, is an Arduino-controlled exoskeleton glove that enables force feedback for VR applications.
ELAXO feels unwieldy: it's like an exoskeleton glove made up of struts and joints published in 3D. In the verified configuration, ELAXO mounts on the consumer's wrist and has force feedback systems connected to their thumb and primary hands. Each finger receives four servo motors, 4 small DC motors and a large DC motor. These vehicles connect to joints to create physical resistance to movement on demand.
For arms and thumb, ELAXO requires a total of 12 servos, 12 small DC motors and 3 large DC cars. Each finger also needs an infrared (IR) sensor, for a total of three. Additionally, large DC vehicles incorporate encoders that use two wires each. Controlling these I/O pin loads, which is why the ELAXO team chose one for their prototype. It controls vehicles via 8 TB6612FNG dual drivers.
The Arduino powers the vehicles based on what's happening in the VR world. For example, if a user tries to touch an object related to the desk, the cars on that finger can receive full electricity to prevent the joints from bending and to provide a feeling of solid resistance. Other movements, like turning a knob, cause much less resistance. By achieving granular resistance management of each joint, ELAXO can produce compelling pressure ratings.
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