As interest in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) increases, the demand for kinesthetic haptic feedback devices is rapidly rising. Motor based haptic interfaces are heavy and bulky, leading to discomfort for the user. To address this issue, haptic gloves based on electrostatic clutches that offer fast response times and a thin form factor are being researched. However, high operating voltages and variable force control remain challenges to overcome. Electrostatic clutches utilizing functional polymers with charge accumulation properties and dielectric liquid can generate the frictional shear stress over a wide range from 0.35 N/cm$^2$ to 18.9 N/cm$^2$ at low voltages below 100 V. Based on this, the haptic glove generates a high blocking force and is comfortable to wear.
翻译:随着虚拟现实(VR)与增强现实(AR)的关注度日益提升,对动觉触觉反馈设备的需求正迅速增长。基于电机的触觉界面通常笨重且体积庞大,导致用户不适。为解决这一问题,基于静电离合器的触觉手套因其快速响应时间和轻薄外形而成为研究热点。然而,高工作电压与可变压力的精确控制仍是亟待克服的挑战。利用具有电荷积累特性的功能聚合物与介电液体制成的静电离合器,可在低于100 V的低电压下实现0.35 N/cm$^2$至18.9 N/cm$^2$的宽范围摩擦剪切应力。基于此原理,该触觉手套能产生高阻滞力,同时保持佩戴舒适性。