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    • Haptics
    • Biomedical engineering

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    • Current digital touch technologies primarily rely on contact-based methods.
    • There is a need for contactless methods to simulate tactile sensations like stroking.
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    • To introduce ElectroCaresses, a system using electrostatic piloerection for contactless stroking.
    • To investigate the perception of apparent motion generated by discrete electrodes.
    • To determine the influence of stimulus parameters on the continuity of perceived motion.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a discrete set of electrodes to induce electrostatic piloerection on the forearm.
    • Assessed participants' ability to discriminate stimulus direction (n=12).
    • Evaluated the effects of electrode distance, stimulus duration, and direction on perceived motion continuity.

    Main Results:

    • Participants accurately discriminated stimulus direction with 93% accuracy.
    • Continuous stroking sensations were perceived by participants using discrete electrostatic signals.
    • Key parameters influencing haptic motion illusion continuity were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Electrostatic piloerection can effectively create contactless haptic illusions of motion.
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