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Audio-Tactile Rendering: A Review on Technology and Methods to Convey Musical Information through the Sense of Touch
Byron Remache-Vinueza1,2, Andrés Trujillo-León1,3, Mireya Zapata4
1Departamento de Electrónica, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain.
This review explores vibrotactile stimuli for haptic music players (HMPs) and audio-tactile rendering (ATR). It analyzes technologies, methods, and future research opportunities for experiencing music through touch.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Assistive Technologies
- Music Technology
Background:
- Haptic feedback in digital musical instruments (DMIs) enhances musical experience.
- Haptic music players (HMPs) use sensory substitution for the hearing impaired to experience music via touch.
- Vibrotactile stimuli can enrich music listening for all users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review technologies and methods for rendering musical information through vibrotactile stimuli.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of haptic music players (HMPs) and audio-tactile rendering (ATR).
- To identify limitations, advantages, and future research directions in musical haptics.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review methodology outlined.
- Preliminary classification of musical haptics proposed.
- Comparison of different vibrotactile rendering technologies and methods.
Main Results:
- Information organized by HMP type, highlighting limitations and advantages.
- Analysis of music audio-tactile rendering (ATR) methods.
- Summary of strategies for composing music for the sense of touch.
Conclusions:
- The review serves as a reference for researchers and artists in haptics, assistive technologies, music, psychology, and HCI.
- Identifies opportunities for developing novel HMPs and ATR systems.
- Highlights the potential of vibrotactile rendering for music accessibility and enrichment.
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