Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
IEEE Access
First Page
126518
Last Page
126530
DOI
10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3451354
Abstract
Distinguishable vibrotactile feedback can convey information non-verbally and complete the sensory loop when using assistive devices. Feedback can increase acceptance of assistive devices but could require personalization as these devices need to adapt to user capabilities and preferences that may affect the location for inducing feedback. Developing personalized feedback for each user may be ideal, but impractical if demand for these devices increases. In this research, we evaluate the hypothesis that the ability to define, generate, and use personalized feedback is preferred and should be provided. The hypothesis is evaluated using a system capable of capturing and recognizing non-verbal inputs, providing vibrotactile feedback to verify the identified action, and executing the verified action. Evaluation focuses on determining the ability to initiate actions using the system architecture, and define, generate, and use personalized feedback. In addition to recording performance metrics (success or failure), the participants also completed the NASA TLX and post-evaluation questionnaires. Based on results, the actions can be initiated using the system architecture, and defining, generating, and using personalized feedback was found to be preferable with the success rate reaching 100% after only three successive repetitions, and could decrease mental demand and effort while interacting with the system.
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering
Publication Date
8-28-2024
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Hazra, Sudip and Shiakolas, Panos S., "On the Effects of Personalizing Vibrotactile Feedback to Facilitate User Interaction With a Robotic System" (2024). Open Initiatives Grant Funded Publications. 5.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/utalibraries_openinitiativespubs/5