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Title: A polygonal method for haptic force generation

Conference ·
OSTI ID:453502
 [1]
  1. Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (United States). Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Algorithms for computing forces and associated surface deformations (graphical and physical) are given, which, together with a force feedback device can be used to haptically display virtual objects. The Bendable Polygon algorithm, created at Sandia National Labs and the University of New Mexico, for visual rendering of computer generated surfaces is also presented. An implementation using the EIGEN virtual reality environment, and the PHANToM (Trademark) haptic interface, is reported together with suggestions for future research.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
453502
Report Number(s):
SAND-96-2091C; CONF-970336-1; ON: DE96014088; TRN: AHC29707%%72
Resource Relation:
Conference: Virtual reality annual international symposium (VRAIS), Albuquerque, NM (United States), 1 Mar 1997; Other Information: PBD: [1996]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English