Compact and low-cost tendon vibrator for inducing proprioceptive illusions

Recent literature suggests that inducing proprioceptive movement illusions with predefined movement trajectories via tendon vibration requires use of multiple vibrators and precisely controlled frequency profiles. In this study, we report the design, modeling and control of a compact, low-cost tendon vibrator and illustrate its capability of accurately following time-varying frequency profiles. During the demonstration, participants will test the vibrator to experience illusory elbow flexion.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: HAPTICS
• Authors: Ozkan Celik, Marcia Kilchenman O'Malley, R. Brent Gillespie, Patricia A. Shewokis, José Luis Contreras-Vidal
• Keywords: Frequency Profiles, HAPTICS 2009, Low-cost Tendon Vibrator, Proprioceptive Movement Illusions, Virtual Reality