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• [P83] Impact of Pulse Width and Pulse Oscillation Interval on Perception of Pseudo-Attraction Force
  Author(s): Tomohiro Amemiya, Taro Maeda
  
  

  Abstract
  This paper discusses a force perception method based on asymmetric oscillation that exploits the characteristics of human perception. Our previous findings indicate that pulse frequency determines the effective generation of the kinesthetic illusion of being pulled. The objective of this study is to determine whether pulse frequency or pulse width has a greater influence on force perception. If the pulse width is dominant, the force sensation induced by sequential pulses will be more continuous. This is important because many of those who have experienced asymmetric oscillation pointed out that the force sensation induced by the stimuli is not felt smoothly compared with physical force. We have developed a new multicylinder mechanism to generate sequential pulses that enable us to substantiate this anecdotal evidence. The results of psychophysical experiment suggest that increasing the pulse width of the asymmetric oscillation has a detrimental effect on pseudo-attraction force perception.

  
   

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