Design and Development of a Tape-Type Vibrotactile Feedback System
Tape-Tics is a flexible, modular vibrotactile feedback system integrating LEDs and vibration motors. It is user-friendly, requiring no specialized knowledge, and is easily controlled via a PC-based GUI. Users can set vibration intensity, LED colors, and transmit configurations using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), enabling operation based on predefined settings. Built with flexible printed circuit (FPC) technology, Tape-Tics adapts seamlessly to curved surfaces, enhancing its versatility for educational, research, and artistic applications.In a hands-on workshop, high school students engaged in creative projects using Tape-Tics, assembling and operating the device to explore vibrotactile technology. Through the GUI controller, they configured vibration patterns and developed unique applications. Surveys revealed that participants’ understanding of haptics improved significantly, and they rated Tape-Tics highly as an educational tool.
Authors
- Kiyoshi Kiyokawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2260-1707)
- Hiroki Ota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5546-921X)
- Yutaro Hirao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3546-3454)
- Hideaki Uchiyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6119-1184)
- Monica Perusquía-Hernández (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0486-1743)
- Carlos García-Figuerola Paniagua
Institutions
- Nara Institute of Science and Technology (JP)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/vrw66409.2025.00022
- Primary Topic
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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