Remote Touch: Humanizing Social Interactions in Technology Through Multimodal Interfaces

摘要

Waves, pokes, and tugs are simple social gestures that can benefit from more thoughtful design when translated onto mobile devices and computers. Haptics provide an additional mode of conveyance that is frequently forgotten about in development of mobile technologies, but incorporating it can have significant positive impact on user experience. Combining advanced vibrotactile haptics, location, and multimodally congruent feedback, our prototype creates a simple experience that connects people through non-verbal information to deliver a meaningful gesture and playful interaction.