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Exploring the Effects of Actuator Configuration and Visual Stimuli on Cutaneous Rabbit Illusions in Virtual Reality

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Niels C. Nilsson,

Stefania SerafinAuthors Info & Claims

SAP '21: ACM Symposium on Applied Perception 2021

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https://doi.org/10.1145/3474451.3476230

Published: 16 September 2021 Publication History

Abstract

This paper details preliminary explorations of how cutaneous rabbit illusions and virtual reality can be combined to produce experiences of cutaneous saltation along paths that do not match the actuator configuration, and to reduce the number of needed actuators. We present two studies exploring the effects of actuator configuration, vibration properties, and varying visual presentations of the virtual object touching the user’s forearm. The results indicate that the illusion can occur along a curvilinear path, and congruent visual movement can enhance the illusion and potentially reduce the number of needed actuators. Incongruent visual movement does not break the illusion but appears to modulate the perceived path of the virtual object.

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DOI:10.1145/3474451

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