DESIGN ISSUES AND REQUIREMENTS OF A GENERAL PURPOSE DESKTOP HAPTIC INTERFACE

Haptics is a complement to visual and auditory perception for a more complete experience of being in an environment, be it real, remote, or virtual. Haptic interface allows users to interact with the environment through touch or manipulation. Many of these devices have been built in the recent years. This paper reviews the design requirements of a haptic device in pursuit of a haptic interface that provides a more realistic sensation to the user. Two popular haptic devices: the PHANToM and the DELTA haptic devices are discussed.