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    This study introduces novel skin stretch haptic devices for the lower back, demonstrating effective tactile signal transmission for lower limb responses. These findings open new avenues for haptic feedback in diverse applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Haptic technology is increasingly utilized across medical, gaming, and consumer sectors.
    • Current research predominantly focuses on upper limb haptics, neglecting other body regions like the lower back.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and evaluate novel skin stretch stimulation devices for the lower back.
    • To assess the efficacy of lower back haptic stimulation in conveying commands to the lower limbs.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of three distinct skin stretch devices (lateral, longitudinal, rotational) for lower back application.
    • Psychophysical experiments involving a stepping task to quantify discrimination accuracy.
    • Evaluation with healthy participants to assess haptic command perception.

    Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated the ability to discriminate two out of three tested skin stretch stimulation features on the lower back.
    • Effective transmission of haptic signals via lower back stimulation was confirmed.
    • Elicitation of responses in the lower limb based on lower back tactile input was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Skin stretch stimulation on the lower back is a viable method for transmitting haptic signals.
    • This technology holds potential for applications in training, rehabilitation, gaming, and assistive devices.
    • Further research is recommended to optimize lower back haptic feedback systems.