Enhancing haptic object recognition ability through a real multisensory learning environment

object recognition. Results revealed that multisensory direct access (sensory information provided directly through the environment, rather than through a computer screen) to object shape facilitated accuracy in a haptic test greater than only haptic information. This suggests an importance for visual information for haptic recognition, but importantly within this multisensory experience. Interestingly, the source of the visual object structure (actions viewed in the direct environment or via a computer screen) did not impact haptic recognition.