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    Area of Science:

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Sensory Perception
    • Haptics

    Background:

    • Torso-based vibrotactile displays are emerging for enhanced user experiences.
    • Understanding egocentric directional perception is crucial for effective haptic feedback design.
    • Current research lacks comprehensive analysis of azimuth and elevation perception using combined real and illusory vibrotactile stimuli.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate egocentric directional perception (azimuth and elevation) using torso-based vibrotactile stimuli.
    • To compare the effectiveness of real versus illusory vibrotactile stimuli in conveying directional information.
    • To analyze biases and independence of azimuth and elevation perception on the torso.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted four perceptual experiments on stimulus identification and direction association.
    • Utilized real vibrotactile stimuli and illusory stimuli generated by the funneling illusion.
    • Collected data on azimuth and elevation perception across various torso locations.

    Main Results:

    • Illusory stimuli enhanced directional information transmission with fewer tactors compared to real stimuli alone.
    • Observed a lateral bias in azimuth perception and a downward bias in elevation perception on the dorsal torso.
    • Azimuth and elevation perceptual errors showed weak correlation, indicating near-independent processing.
    • Azimuth cues were found to be more effective than elevation cues for conveying directional information.

    Conclusions:

    • Egocentric directional perception on the torso can be effectively modulated by vibrotactile stimuli, including illusory ones.
    • The findings provide practical insights for designing more intuitive and effective torso-based vibrotactile feedback systems.
    • Azimuth and elevation perception are largely independent, with azimuth being a more salient cue.