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    • Psychophysiology
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Affective Computing

    Background:

    • Autonomic nervous system (ANS) responses are crucial indicators of emotional and cognitive states.
    • Electrodermal activity (EDA) is a key psychophysiological measure reflecting sympathetic nervous system activity.
    • Haptic feedback plays a significant role in human-computer interaction and immersive experiences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the modulation of autonomic nervous system dynamics via affective haptic stimuli.
    • To analyze electrodermal activity (EDA) responses to simulated caress-like stimuli.
    • To correlate EDA components with subjective ratings of arousal and valence.

    Main Methods:

    • A haptic display was developed to deliver caress-like stimuli varying in velocity and force.
    • Thirty-two healthy participants rated stimuli based on the circumplex model of affect (arousal and valence).
    • EDA was analyzed using a deconvolutive method to separate tonic and phasic components, followed by statistical analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Haptic-induced simulated caresses significantly modulated EDA.
    • The phasic component of EDA demonstrated an inverse relationship with the valence score (pleasantness).
    • Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in EDA features related to stimulus parameters and subjective scores.

    Conclusions:

    • Haptic stimuli, particularly caress-like ones, can effectively modulate physiological responses measured by EDA.
    • The inverse relationship between phasic EDA and valence offers a novel objective measure for affective haptic design.
    • This research provides valuable insights for designing more emotionally resonant haptic technologies.