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Thermal illusions for thermal displays: a review
Subhankar Karmakar1, Anindita Kesh1, Manivannan Muniyandi1
1Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
|December 20, 2023
Summary
This review categorizes thermal illusions, enhancing understanding of haptic illusions for thermal display design. It highlights recent advancements in thermal and pain perception research.
Area of Science:
- Haptics and Sensory Perception
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Thermal Display Technology
Background:
- Thermal illusions, a type of haptic illusion, are under-explored and face technical challenges.
- Previous research on thermal displays has limited the utilization of thermal illusions.
- Recent progress offers new perspectives on thermal and pain perception through thermal illusions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically categorize existing thermal illusions.
- To provide insights for designing advanced thermal displays.
- To bridge the gap between thermal illusion research and practical applications.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of thermal illusions.
- Analysis of technical challenges and limitations in prior studies.
- Synthesis of recent advancements in thermal perception.
Main Results:
- A structured categorization of various thermal illusions.
- Identification of key factors influencing thermal perception.
- Demonstration of the underutilization of thermal illusions in current technology.
Conclusions:
- Categorizing thermal illusions is crucial for advancing thermal display design.
- Further research can leverage thermal illusions to create more immersive and effective haptic experiences.
- Understanding thermal illusions opens new avenues for thermal and pain perception studies.
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