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Towards simultaneous haptic experience for large audiences
Publikationstyp
Book Part
Date Issued
2026-07-29
Sprache
English
First published in
Number in series
16594
Volume
16594
Start Page
474
End Page
492
Citation
15th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2026
Publisher DOI
Publisher
Springer
ISBN
978-3-032-32350-7
978-3-032-32349-1
While haptic feedback is a well-established tool for enhancing user engagement in gaming and cinema, its application in large-scale
live events has been limited by the scalability and latency constraints of standard wireless protocols. For a truly immersive user experience, a solution must provide synchronized feedback to a mass audience with a perceptual delay of less than 20 ms.
This paper presents a novel handheld device that delivers 6-Degrees of Freedom (DOF) haptic feedback and overcomes these challenges using analog Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcasting. The system utilizes a hybrid signal architecture, transmitting a continuous analog haptic waveform on one stereo channel and metadata for actuator control on the other. This approach guarantees scalability and low latency between all receiving devices, ensuring an enhanced user experience.
A functional prototype was constructed and tested, verifying the feasibility of the proposed FM-based architecture. This research validates a scalable and low-latency solution for haptic experiences in large audiences, opening up new possibilities for artistic performances.
live events has been limited by the scalability and latency constraints of standard wireless protocols. For a truly immersive user experience, a solution must provide synchronized feedback to a mass audience with a perceptual delay of less than 20 ms.
This paper presents a novel handheld device that delivers 6-Degrees of Freedom (DOF) haptic feedback and overcomes these challenges using analog Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcasting. The system utilizes a hybrid signal architecture, transmitting a continuous analog haptic waveform on one stereo channel and metadata for actuator control on the other. This approach guarantees scalability and low latency between all receiving devices, ensuring an enhanced user experience.
A functional prototype was constructed and tested, verifying the feasibility of the proposed FM-based architecture. This research validates a scalable and low-latency solution for haptic experiences in large audiences, opening up new possibilities for artistic performances.
Subjects
Large Audience Haptics
6-DOF Haptics
FM Broadcasting for Haptics
DDC Class
600: Technology
Funding(s)
Innovative Hochschule
More Funding Information
This research was funded under the Program “Innovative
Hochschule” (innovative university) by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology
and Space (BMFTR) of Germany (Grant No. 13IHS232C) and the City of Hamburg
Hochschule” (innovative university) by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology
and Space (BMFTR) of Germany (Grant No. 13IHS232C) and the City of Hamburg