Origami Boosts VR Haptics

⊲ IEEE Spectrum ⊳ The article discusses a new device called Shiftly, designed to enhance virtual reality (VR) experiences by providing physical feedback. Austrian researchers created Shiftly using origami techniques, allowing it to change shapes quickly, simulating different surfaces users might encounter in VR. Tested by nearly 150 people, it showed good accuracy in representing simple shapes. While it cannot create complex forms, it offers potential for improving haptic feedback in VR, and future developments may link it to robotic systems for architectural design.
⊲ Image – Tobias Bati et al ⊳