Sensaglove v0
This is a prototype of a vibrotactile dataglove built in december 2006. The circuit is implemented using a protoboard for testing purposes, and the communication to the PC is achieved via the parallel port. A ULN2003 darlington array is used to supply enough current to the actuators.
Features
Communication | Parallel port |
Output channels | 5 |
Output intensity control | Software PWM |
Output amplifier | ULN2003 darlington array |
Actuators | ERM actuators mounted on top of the fingers |
Input channels | 5 |
Input sensors | Electric wire and aluminium foil |
Aditional features | Led indicators Adjustable actuators on top of the fingers with elastic bands |
Publications
Martinez, J., Molina, J.P., Diseño y construcción de un sistema inmersivo y de un guante con retorno táctil para el modelado de objetos 3D con las manos. Bachelor’s thesis, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 2007. [PDF]