TouchDIVER haptic glove for human-machine interfaces in telerobotics

Telerobotics is an incredibly valuable field that enables the remote control of robots, granting operators the ability to carry out tasks in challenging, inaccessible, or distant environments.
A crucial aspect of these systems is the integration of haptics for human-machine interfaces. In this setup, two key agents come into play: the operator, who remotely controls the robot through a human-machine interface known as the "master system," and the robot itself, referred to as the "slave system. Our TouchDIVER haptic glove can serve as an exceptional human-machine interface on the master side. By utilizing TouchDIVER, operators are empowered with a natural and comfortable means of controlling the slave system while receiving valuable feedback on the robot's interactions with the environment. Operators can then effectively perceive the shape, textures, and temperature of objects manipulated by the robot, thus enhancing their overall sense of presence in the application. By enabling operators to gather sensory information and experience the remote environment through the robot, haptics has been proven to significantly improve task performance, enhance operator awareness, and elevate manipulation accuracy.
Research activity under development at the Istituto Dalle Molle di studi sull'Intelligenza Artificiale (IDSIA), Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana (SUPSI), Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland.
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