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    • Robotics
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Mechatronics

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    • Mobile haptic interfaces are crucial for immersive virtual experiences.
    • Existing interfaces often face limitations in force rendering fidelity and mobility.
    • The need for advanced interfaces with omni-directional capabilities and precise feedback is growing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a new mobile haptic interface design utilizing wheels for force rendering.
    • To present a system capable of two degrees of freedom (2DOF) force feedback with diverse control modalities.
    • To detail the autonomous sensor fusion for localization and force rendering.

    Main Methods:

    • Design and implementation of an omni-directional Killough-type platform.
    • Integration of wheel-based mechanisms for force rendering.
    • Development of autonomous sensor fusion algorithms for localization and feedback.
    • Detailed explanation of functional, control, mechanical, and electronic design choices.

    Main Results:

    • Successful characterization of the force feedback capabilities through experimental results.
    • Demonstration of 2DOF force feedback with distinct control options.
    • Validation of the autonomous sensor fusion for accurate localization and rendering.

    Conclusions:

    • The designed mobile haptic interface offers a novel approach to force rendering using wheels.
    • The system demonstrates effective 2DOF force feedback and autonomous sensor fusion.
    • This work provides a comprehensive overview of the design and experimental validation for advanced haptic interfaces.