Assignment 5

In class exercise - Due: Tues, 3/10 before class

Haptics

Questions from the paper :

1. What is a biomimetic system ?
2. What is Haptics ?
3. What is virtual reality ?
4. What is telepresence ?
5. Name 3 applications of haptic divices.
6. Why is haptic technology more difficult than graphics ?
7. What are the two main areas of haptics applications and research ?
8. List the 6 categories of Haptics devices and give the name of a device in each category.
9. What are ERFs ?
10. Who were the first to propose using ERFs for tactile sensing in robotic fingers ?
11. What is a MEMICA-based exoskeleton ?
12. Name an application for that exoskeleton.
13. What is an HME ?
14. Name five different types of patients who can benefit from an HME.