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    • Virtual reality
    • Material science

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    • Exploring the sense of touch in virtual environments is crucial for immersive experiences.
    • Accurate tactile feedback is essential for distinguishing virtual objects from real-world counterparts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility of generating virtual textiles through vibrotactile feedback.
    • To assess the accuracy of these virtual textiles in relation to real-world textile properties.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a 24-contactor vibrotactile array to present virtual surfaces to the fingertip.
    • Developing software models based on surface-roughness profiles of actual textiles.

    Main Results:

    • Generated virtual surfaces were perceived as "textile-like" and distinguishable by users.
    • The accuracy of the generated virtual textiles was insufficient for reliable identification and matching with real textiles.

    Conclusions:

    • Vibrotactile feedback can create distinguishable virtual textile sensations.
    • Further advancements are needed to improve the fidelity of virtual textiles for practical applications in areas like e-commerce or design.