Perceived softness of composite objects

Massimiliano Di Luca

doi:10.1007/978-3-662-44193-0_17

Perceived softness of composite objects

Massimiliano Di Luca

Psychology

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Abstract

What is the apparent softness of a grasped object composed of two compliant materials? Experimental data indicates that perceived softness of a composite object depends on how the object is grasped and how it is oriented. If the object is grasped with a precision grip using index and thumb, turning around the object leads to a consistent change in overall perceived softness. Namely, the composite object seems softer when the index is in contact with the more compliant material than when it is in contact with the stiffer material. Importantly, such a difference in perceived softness due to object orientation is not present when the precision grip is obtained by opposing index and middle fingers to the thumb.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Haptics: Neuroscience, Devices, Modeling, and Applications
Subtitle of host publication	9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014, Versailles, France
Publisher	Springer
Pages	126-32
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-662-44196-1
ISBN (Print)	978-3-662-44195-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44193-0_17
Publication status	Published - 10 Oct 2014
Event	9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014 - Versailles, France Duration: 24 Jun 2014 → 26 Jun 2014

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Name	Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Publisher	Springer
Volume	8618
ISSN (Print)	0302-9743

Conference

Conference	9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014
Country/Territory	France
City	Versailles
Period	24/06/14 → 26/06/14

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Haptic perception of softness
Di Luca, M. (Principal Investigator)
The Royal Society
1/04/12 → 31/03/13
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Di Luca, M 2014, Perceived softness of composite objects. in Haptics: Neuroscience, Devices, Modeling, and Applications: 9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014, Versailles, France. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 8618, Springer, pp. 126-32, 9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014, Versailles, France, 24/06/14. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44193-0_17

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