Presentation Information
[8a-PA1-24]Development of Science Educational Materials Utilizing Haptic Devices and VR
〇(B)Futa Nagano1, Tatsuma Kurokawa1, Tomohisa Manabe1, Shinya Matsutomo1 (1.Natl. Inst. of Tech., Niihama Col.)
Keywords:
haptic device,virtual reality,force feedback
This study aims to develop hands-on science education materials that enable learners to intuitively understand physical phenomena using VR technology and a haptic device. A system integrating an HMD and a haptic device was constructed using Unity, and basic force feedback functions were implemented in VR space, including the presentation of object hardness and softness, as well as the destruction of objects when grip force exceeds a threshold. Going forward, these functions will be applied to represent abstract physical phenomena such as electromagnetic fields, with the goal of promoting deeper understanding among learners.