Endowed with the expected visions for future surgery, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has
become one of the most rapid developing areas in modern surgery. Soft robotics, which …

In the last decade, several new haptic devices have been developed, contributing to the
definition of more realistic virtual environments. An overview of this topic requires a …

Haptic feedback is known to enhance the realism of an individual's interactions with objects
in virtual environments. Wearable haptic devices, such as vibrotactile sleeves or armbands …

Mapping human hand motion to robotic hands has great significance in a wide range of
applications, such as teleoperation and imitation learning. The ultimate goal is to develop a …

We introduce Springlets, expressive, non-vibrating mechanotactile interfaces on the skin.
Embedded with shape memory alloy springs, we implement Springlets as thin and flexible …

People with severe disabilities often rely on power wheelchairs for moving around.
However, if their driving abilities are affected by their condition, driving a power wheelchair …

Haptic shared control enables a human operator and an autonomous controller to share the
control of a robotic system using haptic active constraints. It has been used in robotic …

This letter presents a wearable haptic device for the forearm and its application in robotic
teleoperation. The device is able to provide skin stretch, pressure, and vibrotactile stimuli …

Proprioception plays a key role in moving our body dexterously and effortlessly.
Nevertheless, the majority of investigations evaluating the benefits of providing …

Although robotic telemanipulation has always been a key technology for the nuclear
industry, little advancement has been seen over the last decades. Despite complex remote …