A Low-cost Arm Based Motion Restriction Haptics for VR

Abstract

Virtual reality requires high-level haptics in order to achieve a feeling of realism. In this paper, we present a low-cost device that can provide motion restriction haptics. The device is a wearable, arm based flexible exoskeleton made using cable/zip ties, which are actuated based on VR interaction. It restricts arm motion beyond a point using the cable tie’s tensile strength, analogous to how our arm works.