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Kyeonghee Lim^1,2, Jakyoung Lee^1,2, Sumin Kim^1,2

¹Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.

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This study introduces a novel electrotactile haptic screen with pressure-sensitive transistors for consistent virtual reality tactile feedback. It enables remote tactile stimulation and enhanced immersion through smart devices.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Neuroscience
Materials Science

Background:

Electrotactile systems for haptic feedback in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) often suffer from inconsistent tactile sensations due to pressure variations.
Direct stimulation of mechanoreceptors via electrotactile interfaces requires precise control to overcome pressure-dependent variability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a transparent electrotactile screen with integrated pressure-sensitive transistors for consistent, quantitative haptic feedback.
To explore remote-distance tactile stimulation using electromagnetic wave interference.
To validate tactile perception and brain responses using somatosensory evoked potentials.

Main Methods:

Integration of pressure-sensitive transistors into a transparent electrotactile screen to calibrate touch pressure.
Utilizing electromagnetic wave interference for remote tactile stimulation.
Measuring somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) to assess neural responses to tactile stimuli.

Main Results:

The developed haptic screen provides highly consistent quantitative tactile sensations by calibrating pressure variations.
Diverse electrotactile sensations and tactile patterns (e.g., Morse code, Braille) were successfully stimulated.
Remote tactile stimulation was achieved at lower current densities, extending stimulation beyond direct electrode contact.

Conclusions:

The novel electrotactile haptic screen with pressure-sensitive transistors significantly improves the consistency and quality of tactile feedback in VR/AR.
The system offers versatile tactile stimulation capabilities, including remote and patterned feedback, enhancing user immersion.
Validation via somatosensory evoked potentials confirms the system's ability to elicit reliable neural responses, paving the way for advanced haptic interfaces.