Haptic communications represent a vast area of research focused on integrating the sense
of touch into digital sensory experiences. Achieving effective haptic communication requires …

We often interact with our environment through manual handling of objects and exploration
of their properties. Object properties (OP), such as texture, stiffness, size, shape …

With the rapid rise of metaverse spaces, the integration of haptic technology has become an
integral part of users' immersion and engagement in different domains. This study shades …

Weight is perceived through the combination of multiple sensory systems, and a wide range
of factors–including touch, visual, and force senses–can influence the perception of …

Human–machine interaction (HMI) refers to systems enabling communication between
machines and humans. Systems for human–machine interfaces have advanced significantly …

Exploration of virtual reality locomotion has a rich history, including in the creation of
taxonomies categorising individual techniques. However, most existing research collects …

Virtual reality and emotions have become inseparable concepts over the past few years,
supported by the increasing number of studies relating them. However, these studies' …

This research paper provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and potential
solutions related to enabling haptic communication over the Tactile Internet in the context of …

Building on several decades of research and development, the recent progress in virtual
reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices with spatial computing technologies marks …

Digital transformation facilitates new methods for remote collaboration while shaping a new
understanding of working together. In this chapter, we consider global collaboration in the …