Tactile actuator technology

Over time, a wide variety of tactile stimulation devices have been designed and implemented in an attempt to minimize power requirements and weight while simultaneously maximizing the stimulus effect. Consequently, the hardware is widely varied and has specific strengths and weaknesses. This section discusses the basic features universal to...

Tactile cueing effects on performance in simulated aerial combat with high acceleration

Introduction: Recent evidence indicates that vibrotactile displays can potentially reduce the risk of sensory and cognitive overload. Before these displays can be introduced in super agile aircraft, it must be ascertained that vibratory stimuli can be sensed and interpreted by pilots subjected to high G loads. Methods: Each of 9 pilots...

Vibrotactile and visual threat cueing with high g threat intercept in dynamic flight simulation

In a TNO and FOI joint study, nine fighter pilots participated in a threat detection and intercept experiment in the Swedish Dynamic Flight Simulator. Visual threat cueing with a simulated Gripen aircraft head-up display (HUD) symbology was compared with combined visual and vibrotactile threat cueing by means of the HUD symbology and a TNO...