2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of Generic Technology of Locomotion Interface
| Project/Area Number |
21240006
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Media informatics/Database
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| Research Institution | University of Tsukuba |
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Principal Investigator |
IWATA Hiroo 筑波大学, システム情報系, 教授 (60184884)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
YANO Hiroaki 筑波大学, システム情報系, 准教授 (80312825)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2012
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| Keywords | バーチャルリアリティ |
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| Research Abstract |
A locomotion interface using torus-shaped treadmill is developed. Traveling on foot is the most intuitive way for locomotion. An infinite surface driven by actuators is an ideal device for creation of sense of walking. The Torus Treadmill employs 14 sets of treadmills. These treadmills are connected side-by-side and driven in perpendicular direction. The effect of infinite surface is generated by the motion of the treadmills. The walker can go in any direction while his/her position remains localized in the real world. The device has modular structure that enables portability for exhibition. It was exhibited in Ars Electronica 2011 in Linz Austria.
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Research Products
(10 results)
