Haptic Human-Computer Interaction: First International Workshop, Glasgow, UK, August 31 - September 1, 2000, Proceedings

Haptic human—computer interaction is interaction between a human computer user and the computer user interface based on the powerful human sense of touch. Haptic hardware has been discussed and exploited for some time, particularly in the context of computer games. However, so far, little attention has been paid to the general principles of haptic HCI and the systematic use of haptic devices for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction in HCI.

This book is the first one to foc...