Impacto: Wearable Lets You Feel Virtual Punches

Playing virtual reality games can be lots of fun, but you are going to get an even more realistic experience when you can feel virtual objects. Impacto is a wearable system that simulates physical impact in virtual reality. The wearer gets to feel virtual punches through the bracelet.

As the above video shows, the tactile component is rendered using a solenoid while electrical muscle stimulation is used for the impulse component. Whether it’s boxing, playing soccer, or trying other sports, a system like this can enhance your VR experience. Impacto is a project by Pedro Lopes, Alexandra Ion and Patrick Baudisch at the Hasso Plattner Institute.

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