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    Area of Science:

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Multimedia Systems
    • Haptic Technology

    Background:

    • Haptic technology is established in fields like teleoperation, medical simulation, and virtual reality.
    • There is a growing research interest in merging haptic feedback with audiovisual systems.
    • This integration leads to the emergence of haptic-audiovisual (HAV) content.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the techniques, formalisms, and key results for haptic-audiovisual (HAV) content.
    • To explore the workflow stages involved in creating and experiencing HAV content.
    • To identify challenges and future research directions in enhancing audiovisual experiences with haptics.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the three core stages of the HAV workflow: production, distribution, and rendering of haptic effects.
    • Discussion of the necessity for robust evaluation techniques specific to HAV content.
    • Analysis of challenges inherent in enhancing audiovisual experiences with haptic feedback.

    Main Results:

    • Established techniques and formalisms for the production, distribution, and rendering of haptic effects in HAV content.
    • Identified critical need for specialized evaluation methodologies within the HAV domain.
    • Highlighted key technical and experiential challenges in integrating haptics with audiovisual media.

    Conclusions:

    • The field of haptic-audiovisual (HAV) content offers exciting research perspectives by leveraging existing technologies.
    • Addressing specific challenges in HAV development is crucial for realizing its full potential.
    • The integration of haptics into audiovisual experiences holds significant financial and societal implications.