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Haptic PIVOT - Physical PIVOT prototype deployed and retracted on a wrist. Microsoft Research authors’ photograph with original mechanism annotations.Image source ↗
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Haptic PIVOT

Research prototype

Wrist-grounded grasp, catch and throw forces for virtual objects.

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Physical PIVOT prototype deployed and retracted on a wrist. Microsoft Research authors’ photograph with original mechanism annotations.

Key details

Designed for
Wrist-grounded grasp, catch and throw forces for virtual objects ↗
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Physical UIST2020 prototype from the authors’ report. No consumer sale or public complete-device price verified.

Physical UIST2020 prototype from the authors’ report. No consumer sale or public complete-device price verified.

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THE DETAILS

Specifications

Designed for
Wrist-grounded grasp, catch and throw forces for virtual objects ↗
Form factor
Forearm-mounted actuated pivoting handle prototype ↗
Research Year
2020 ↗
Actuation
Modified servo drives a handle into and out of the palm ↗
Handle Sensors
Capacitive touch areas detect contact and release ↗
Input
Trigger switch and internal accelerometer for wrist-flick activation ↗
Vibration
Handle voice-coil actuator ↗
Joint Range
190-degree motorised swing; passive radioulnar hinge supports hand tilting ↗
Free Hand Mode
Handle retracts when unneeded ↗
Bimanual Use
One device on each wrist supports synchronised push/pull feedback ↗

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