title: Physical and Perceptual Independence of Ultrasonic Vibration and Electrovibration for Friction Modulation.
abstract: Two different principles are available to modulate the user perceived roughness of a surface: electrovibration and ultrasonic vibration of a plate. The former enhances the perceived friction coefficient and the latter reduces it. This paper will highlight the independence of the two effects on the physical and perceptual point of view to confirm the increased range of sensation and stimulation that can be supplied by the two coupled techniques to the users. Firstly, a tribometric analysis of the induced lateral force on the finger by the two coupled effects will be presented, then a study on the dynamic of the two effects will be reported. In the end, a psychophysical experiment on the perception of the two coupled techniques will be shown.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vezzoli
authors.forename: Wael Ben
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Messaoud
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amberg
authors.forename: Frédéric
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Giraud
authors.forename: Betty
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lemaire-Semail
authors.forename: Marie-Ange
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bueno
mesh_terms: D005385:Fingers / Q000502:physiology; D017276:Friction; D006801:Humans; D011601:Psychophysics; D012677:Sensation; D013499:Surface Properties; D055698:Touch Perception / Q000502:physiology*; D000069453:Ultrasonic Waves; D014732:Vibration