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    • Haptic Technology
    • Virtual Reality

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    • Force feedback in VR needle insertion simulations improves realism but has limitations.
    • Tactile feedback, specifically vibrotactile cues, has not been fully explored as a supplement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of adding vibrotactile feedback to existing force feedback in a VR-Haptic needle insertion simulation.
    • To design and integrate a novel programmable tactile feedback system.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a programmable tactile feedback system using direct digital synthesis (DDS) to drive LRA and piezo actuators.
    • Integrated the system into a VR needle insertion simulation.
    • Conducted a user study to measure performance, usability, and realism.

    Main Results:

    • Combined vibrotactile (piezo and LRA) and force feedback improved needle insertion performance compared to LRA alone.
    • Vibrotactile feedback enhanced realism beyond force feedback alone.
    • Participants preferred the combined force and vibrotactile feedback.

    Conclusions:

    • Vibrotactile feedback is a valuable supplemental cue that enhances realism in VR simulations.
    • Dual-modal haptic feedback (force and tactile) addresses limitations of single-modal force feedback.
    • This approach offers improved training and simulation experiences for procedures like vein insertion.