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Comparative Analysis of Haptic Gloves for Custom-Developed VR Applications

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Conference

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Portland, Oregon

Publication Date

June 23, 2024

Start Date

June 23, 2024

End Date

July 12, 2024

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

Tagged Division

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Page Count

12

DOI

10.18260/1-2--48477

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https://strategy.asee.org/48477

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9

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Michael Michael Ulan Genialovich Dakeev Sam Houston State University

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Dr. Michael Ulan Dakeev is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Sam Houston State University. His areas of research include Virtual and augmented Reality, renewable energy (wind energy), quality in higher education, motivation, and engagement of employees

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith Sam Houston State University Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0002-6605-5966

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Dr. Iftekhar Ibne Basith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, USA.
Dr. Basith has a Ph.D and Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Windsor, Canada.

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Suleiman M Obeidat Texas A&M University

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Dr. Suleiman Obeidat received his Ph. D. in Industrial Engineering from University of Oklahoma in 2008. Dr. Obeidat joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A&M University in Fall 2015. Dr. Obeidat teaches differen

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Reg Recayi Pecen Sam Houston State University Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0002-7145-0282

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Dr. Reg Pecen is currently serving as a Quanta Endowed professor of Engineering Technology at SHSU and he served fourteen years at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) as a professor and program chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and graduate programs where he established an ABET-ETAC accredited 4-year engineering technology program. He also served 4 years as a President and professor of a small, non-profit North American University in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pecen were awarded many grants from state, federal, and private agencies. Majority of Dr. Pecen's grants were in the areas of designing and implementing solar and wind hybrid power systems. Some of his previous grants included “Design and Implementation of 33.6 kW PV-based fast charging station on SHSU campus”, "Promoting of Renewable Energy, Environment Education and Disaster Storm Relief through a state-of-the-art Mobile Renewable Energy Support (MRES)" from Entergy EIF 2021 and 2019. During his tenure in Iowa, Dr. Pecen designed and built a 12-kW hybrid wind-solar power systems on UNI campus, and a 6 kW wind-solar-micro hydropower system to provide green energy to RVs and Campers in Hickory Hills State Park. Dr. Pecen was recipient of 2022 service excellence award in the Engineering Technology at SHSU, 2011 UNI C.A.R.E Sustainability Award for the recognition of applied research and development of renewable energy applications at Iowa. Dr. Pecen was also recognized by State of Iowa, State Senate on June 22, 2012 for the excellent service and contribution to Iowa for development of clean and renewable energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998 and 2012. Dr. Pecen served as past chair (2013-14), chair (2012-13), chair-elect (2011-12) and program chair (2010-11) of ASEE Energy Conversion Conservation & Nuclear Energy Division (ECCNED). Dr. Pecen also served on the U.S. DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) FOA 3045 grant review and again U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)’s merit grant, and U.S. DOE Rural Energy Development review committees to promote Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED) and Rural renewable energy initiatives.

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Faruk Yildiz Sam Houston State University

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Faruk Yildiz is currently a Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University. His primary teaching area is in the field of Engineer Technology.

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Alyona Maliassova Sam Houston State University

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Paige Horton Sam Houston State University

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Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive comparative study of three prominent haptic gloves, covering technical specifications such as glove sensitivity in real-world applications. The central hypothesis posits that the superior glove will demonstrate enhanced capabilities in realistic motion and control, consequently leading to broader applicability. The findings are anticipated to offer valuable insights into the relative performance of these gloves and guide their deployment in education, training, and marketing fields.

The evaluation methodology comprises a meticulous examination of technical specifications, provided by haptic glove manufacturers and practical implementations, on custom-developed VR environments that include medical, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. The study involves undergraduate students developing custom-constructed VR applications, and collecting and analyzing data for Manus Prime 3, SenseGlove Nova, and bHaptics TactGlove haptic gloves. Randomly selected participants experienced immersive environments using three haptic gloves for comfort, virtual vs actual touch response rates, and ease of use overall.

This ongoing study reports the outcomes of comparative analyses using SPSS’ One-Way ANOVA, Paired, and Independent Sample t-Tests. Preliminary test results suggest that SenseGlove Nova provides the most significant enhancement and experiences in training professionals.

A general objective of this study is to contribute to the expanding field of haptic technology by providing a detailed comparative analysis that informs practitioners and researchers in their pursuit of immersive and interactive experiences.

Dakeev, M. M. U. G., & Basith, I. I., & Obeidat, S. M., & Pecen, R. R., & Yildiz, F., & Maliassova, A., & Horton, P. (2024, June), Comparative Analysis of Haptic Gloves for Custom-Developed VR Applications Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48477

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