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Chih-Hao Cheng , Chia-Chi Chang , Ying-Hsuan Chen ,
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Yang-Sheng Cen , Ping-Hsuan Han , Jhu-Chun Ko , Lai-Chung Lee
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National Taipei University of Technology, National Taiwan University
Figure 1: We introduce GravityCup, a new haptic display which can offer dynamic weight and inertia through liquid in the virtual space for
enhancing the experience of weight sensation. Here are the scenarios about a user is experiencing the weight of handheld containers in
virtual environment: (a) lifting a cup to fill with coffee by a machine, (b) carrying a watering can and water a plant, (c) holding a container
to scoop up dog food and pour into a dog bowl, (d) holding an empty cup and feel the change of the gravity and weight.
simulate the inertia of container while keeping high realistic Meanwhile, the weight of the handheld device increases. The user
feelings. pours the dog food into a dog bowl. This moment, the weight of
the handheld device decreases. A dog enjoys the meal.
The fourth scene is that the user holds an empty virtual cup in a
room. The user feels the origin weight of the cup. Meanwhile, the
handheld device contains the maximum amount of water. Further,
a cue tone for changing the gravity appears. The gravity in the
room is changed with time. Many of the objects in the room float
in the air. At this time, the weight of the handheld device descends.
The user feels the empty virtual cup loses its weight little by little.