Physiology Meets Machines: Force Feedback, Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Haptics offer information about touch, while force feedback is the ability of receptors in our organs to perceive varying levels of force, which results in action by the musculoskeletal system. Physiological force feedback, for example, is essential when walking or running. Touch sensors on the soles …
Orca Series Motors Kinematic Controller Highlights Introduction Derived from the Greek kinema (“movement”), Kinematics is a branch of physics which aims to describe the motion of objects. If the initial conditions are known, we can use equations of motion to predict how a given object will move. Think back to science class: if you throw …
Feedback vs Feedforward: Advantages and Disadvantages Introduction Feedback is a term that most people are familiar with. It’s incorporated into many elements in daily life as well as an important tool for ensuring that our systems are performing as we expect them to. A common example is the thermostat in your home. It senses the …
Download This Document [PDF] Electric Motor Efficiency and Phase Counts Introduction A little over 200 years ago, we first learned how to create magnetic fields using electricity. Today this concept is used broadly in electric motors across many industries. With such relatively little time spent innovating this invisible and non-intuitive phenomenon, it’s no wonder that …
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What is Magnetic Force Feedback Magnetic force feedback is the next evolution of force feedback control and is being developed by Iris Dynamics. The core technology being an electromagnetic control system that manipulates magnetic fields to control position, acceleration and most importantly the force of an actuator. This method of force feedback has the ability …
The Quest for Silence in Robotic Systems The electrical hum and resonant vibrations of robotic systems can be extremely disruptive to users and applications, especially if it is a prolonged exposer. Despite continuous advances in actuator technology, there are very few systems that can claim to be silent. Silent actuators are especially valuable in areas …
What is Force Feedback? To put it simply, force feedback is the simulation of real-world physical touch, while in a simulated environment such as virtual reality (VR), by way of motorized motion or resistance. Most people are familiar with force feedback through video game controllers, such as steering wheels or pedals, and other devices such …
VR Immersion for Training and Entertainment The world of virtual reality (VR) has been touted as the next big thing in the computing space for decades. The promise of a true VR immersion environment has been made by many different inventors and entrepreneurs, however this is still to materialise. The visual side of virtual reality …
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