scholarly journals Self-powered electro-tactile system for virtual tactile experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. eabe2943
Author(s):  
Yuxiang Shi ◽  
Fan Wang ◽  
Jingwen Tian ◽  
Shuyao Li ◽  
Engang Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Electrostatic Discharge ◽  
Electrode Array ◽  
Tactile Sensation ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Tactile Displays ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Self Powered ◽  
Tactile System

Tactile sensation plays important roles in virtual reality and augmented reality systems. Here, a self-powered, painless, and highly sensitive electro-tactile (ET) system for achieving virtual tactile experiences is proposed on the basis of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and ET interface formed of ball-shaped electrode array. Electrostatic discharge triggered by TENG can induce notable ET stimulation, while controlled distance between the ET electrodes and human skin can regulate the induced discharge current. The ion bombardment technique has been used to enhance the electrification capability of triboelectric polymer. Accordingly, TENG with a contact area of 4 cm2 is capable of triggering discharge, leading to a compact system. In this skin-integrated ET interface, touching position and motion trace on the TENG surface can be precisely reproduced on skin. This TENG-based ET system can work for many fields, including virtual tactile displays, Braille instruction, intelligent protective suits, or even nerve stimulation.

Novel augmented reality interface using a self-powered triboelectric based virtual reality 3D-control sensor

Nano Energy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 162-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Chen ◽  
Mingyue Zhao ◽  
Qiongfeng Shi ◽  
Zhan Yang ◽  
Huicong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Self Powered

Triboelectric nanogenerator as a highly sensitive self-powered sensor for driver behavior monitoring

Nano Energy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 721-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyi Meng ◽  
Qian Cheng ◽  
Xiaobei Jiang ◽  
Zhen Fang ◽  
Xianxiang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Driver Behavior ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Behavior Monitoring ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Self Powered

Stretchable, transparent triboelectric nanogenerator as a highly sensitive self-powered sensor for driver fatigue and distraction monitoring

Nano Energy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 105359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Lu ◽  
Li Zheng ◽  
Haodong Zhang ◽  
Wuhong Wang ◽  
Zhong Lin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Driver Fatigue ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Self Powered

scholarly journals Fully Organic Self-Powered Electronic Skin with Multifunctional and Highly Robust Sensing Capability

Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Lijuan Song ◽  
Zheng Zhang ◽  
Xiaochen Xun ◽  
Liangxu Xu ◽  
Fangfang Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Tactile Sensation ◽  
Soft Robotics ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Wearable Electronics ◽  
Arm Swing ◽  
Electronic Skin ◽  
Self Powered ◽  
Robust Sensing

Electronic skin (e-skin) with skin-like flexibility and tactile sensation will promote the great advancements in the fields of wearable equipment. Thus, the multifunction and high robustness are two important requirements for sensing capability of the e-skin. Here, a fully organic self-powered e-skin (FOSE-skin) based on the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is developed. FOSE-skin based on TENG can be fully self-healed within 10 hours after being sheared by employing the self-healing polymer as a triboelectric layer and ionic liquid with the temperature sensitivity as an electrode. FOSE-skin based on TENG has the multifunctional and highly robust sensing capability and can sense the pressure and temperature simultaneously. The sensing capability of the FOSE-skin based on TENG can be highly robust with no changes after self-healing. FOSE-skin based on TENG can be employed to detect the arm swing, the temperature change of flowing water, and the motion trajectory. This work provides a new idea for solving the issues of monofunctional and low robust sensing capability for FOSE-skin based on TENG, which can further promote the application of wearable electronics in soft robotics and bionic prosthetics.

Augmented Reality--Implications toward Virtual Reality, Human Perception and Performance

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Grier ◽  
H. Thiruvengada ◽  
S. R. Ellis ◽  
P. Havig ◽  
K. S. Hale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
And Performance

Just Another Media Cluster?

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Christian Zabel ◽  
Gernot Heisenberg
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Oculus Rift ◽  
Pokémon Go

Getrieben durch populäre Produkte und Anwendungen wie Oculus Rift, Pokémon Go oder der Samsung Gear stößt Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality und auch Mixed Reality auf zunehmend großes Interesse. Obwohl die zugrunde liegenden Technologien bereits seit den 1990er Jahren eingesetzt werden, ist eine breitere Adoption erst seit relativ kurzer Zeit zu beobachten. In der Folge ist ein sich schnell entwickelndes Ökosystem für VR und AR entstanden (Berg & Vance, 2017). Aus einer (medien-) politischen Perspektive interessiert dabei, welche Standortfaktoren die Ansiedlung und Agglomeration dieser Firmen begünstigen. Da die Wertschöpfungsaktivitäten sowohl hinsichtlich der Zielmärkte als auch der Leistungserstellung (z. B. starker Einsatz von IT und Hardware in der Produkterstellung) von denen klassischer Medienprodukte deutlich abweichen, kann insbesondere gefragt werden, ob die VR-, MR- und AR-Unternehmen mit Blick auf die Ansiedlungspolitik als Teil der Medienbranche aufzufassen sind und somit auf die für Medienunternehmen besonders relevanten Faktoren in ähnlichem Maße reagieren. Der vorliegende Aufsatz ist das Ergebnis eines Forschungsprojekts im Auftrag des Mediennetzwerks NRW, einer Tochterfirma der Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.

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