QuadStretch: A Forearm-wearable Multi-dimensional Skin Stretch Display for Immersive VR Haptic Feedback

Abstract

This demonstration presents QuadStretch, a multidimensional skin stretch display that is worn on the forearm for VR interaction. QuadStretch realizes a light and flexible form factor without a large frame that grounds the device on the arm and provides rich haptic feedback through high expressive performance of stretch modality and various stimulation sites around the forearm. In the demonstration, the presenter lets participants experience six VR interaction scenarios with QuadStretch feedback: Boxing, Pistol, Archery, Slingshot, Wings, and Climbing. In each scenario, the user's actions are mapped to the skin stretch parameters and fed back, allowing users to experience QuadStretch's large output space that enables an immersive VR experience.