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    • Robotics
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Biomechanics

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    • Friction forces on the human fingertip are crucial for object manipulation and sensory feedback.
    • Accurately quantifying friction moments is essential for understanding tactile perception and developing advanced haptic systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel computational method, the friction moment arc method, for calculating static and dynamic friction moments.
    • To present a new finger holder device designed to display friction moments and enhance haptic feedback.
    • To experimentally evaluate human perception of friction moments using the developed device and in a virtual reality environment.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the friction moment arc method for friction moment computation, independent of friction force.
    • Design and implementation of a finger holder incorporating a brushless motor and disk, interfacing with the HIRO II robot.
    • Experimental evaluation of subjects' perception of friction moments with the device and during virtual reality object manipulation.

    Main Results:

    • The friction moment arc method successfully computes static and/or dynamic friction moments.
    • The novel finger holder effectively displays friction moments and facilitates experimental evaluation.
    • Subjects' perceptions of friction moments were assessed in controlled conditions and a virtual reality setting.

    Conclusions:

    • The friction moment arc method offers a viable approach for calculating fingertip friction moments.
    • The developed finger holder and experimental setup provide a valuable tool for studying tactile friction perception.
    • This research contributes to a better understanding of human tactile sensing and the design of more realistic haptic interfaces.