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The PHANToM Haptic Interface: A Device for Probing Virtual Objects

Thomas H. Massie
- pp 295-300
TLDR
The design rationale, novel kinematics and mechanics of the PHANToM, a device which measures a user’s finger tip position and exerts a precisely controlled force vector on the finger tip, are discussed.
Abstract
1. Abstract This paper describes the PHANToM haptic interface - a device which measures a user’s finger tip position and exerts a precisely controlled force vector on the finger tip. The device has enabled users to interact with and feel a wide variety of virtual objects and will be used for control of remote manipulators. This paper discusses the design rationale, novel kinematics and mechanics of the PHANToM. A brief description of the programming of basic shape elements and contact interactions is also given.

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