Abstract
This project utilizes the SensAble Technologies
Phantom Omni haptic device to research the meaning of “touch” as a
medical diagnosis. Providing a simulation that includes correct
haptic feedback can offer a significantly more realistic environment
than graphics alone. C++ software was written to create a simple
virtual environment containing multiple objects with varying levels
of resistance. The environment created demonstrates the
collaboration of both the graphical and haptic interfaces that allow
an operator to “feel” what is seen on the computer screen. This
research is meant to create awareness about haptics as a powerful
simulation tool, and lay foundation work from which future haptic
projects can build.
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