Ultrasound Mid-Air Haptics for Touchless Interfaces

Ultrasound mid-air haptic technology has emerged and advanced to engage multidisciplinary scientific communities and industry sectors. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive description of the technology, covering electronic prototyping, acoustics, haptics, psychology, perception, user experience, and end-user HCI applications. It is an excellent introduction to the technology for anyone coming from any of those fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 397 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Over the past decade, ultrasound mid-air haptic technology has emerged and rapidly advanced, captivating multidisciplinary scientific communities within and adjacent to the fields of haptics and human-computer interaction (HCI). Moreover, this haptic technology has found widespread adoption across various industry sectors, including automotive, virtual reality, digital signage, and neuroscience research, driven by its unique value proposition: the ability to deliver rich haptic sensations from a distance, eliminating the need for physical touch, wear, or holding. This groundbreaking book stands as the first and, currently, the sole resource that comprehensively explores this technology, encompassing nearly all aspects related to electronic prototyping, acoustics, haptics, psychology, perception, user experience, and end-user HCI applications. Written by 30 esteemed expert co-authors, this book serves as an excellent introduction to the field for individuals from any of these domains. Specifically, readers will gain a unique and multi-dimensional perspective on the state-of-the-art of this enabling haptic technology, while also gaining insights into its historical development, relevant research practices, and an overview of the various open challenges and opportunities.

Weight: 799g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031040429
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022