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HANDNAVIGATOR

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Waterproof peripheral used to control a virtual hand in virtual worlds

HandNavigator allows users to control between 1 and 10 degrees of freedom – even more – and to remotely handle objects with a high degree of precision.

» Description and functionalities

This peripheral allows users to control a virtual hand in a virtual environment with their real hands, by using a large number of degrees of freedom to achieve movements with a high level of dexterity, while ensuring a passive haptic return.

» Technology

• Control of a virtual hand or a remotely controlled tool: 3D mouse equipped with a set of sensors
• Passive haptic return
• Various sensor technologies available based on the types of applications
• Implementation of a modular software interface, to allow for the easy integration of the peripheral in various applications.

» Performances

• 10 degrees of freedom – or more – offering precision and dexterity of use
• Ergonomically designed
• Interruptible, ergonomic, no fatigue
• Without calibration: fast and easy to use
• Easily integrated with classic peripherals

» Laboratory

INRIA- Equipe EVASION et Laboratoire Jean Kuntzmann. réf. 071110_Cani_Handnavigator_ background_12042011_GB_1

» Target

- Robotic systems
- Computer-assisted prototype drawing

» Application area

HandNavigator is designed for use in widescale applications and in industrial applications:
• Multimedia (deformation of shapes drawn in 3D)
• design for assembly (manipulation of industrial parts)
• physical simulations
• robotics (remote control of articulated arms)
• healthcare (3D modelisation of surgical movements)
• HCI for complex systems

» Transfert offer

• pre-industrial prototypes
• API C++ to allow for easy integration
• patent licence
• software licence

» Collaboration sought

- Partners sought, maturation / specific co-development
- Patent licensing / generic software

Interview

For several years, the development of virtual reality has allowed for a greater interaction with virtual worlds. However, handling virtual objects with our real hands, as we would in our daily lives, remains quite a challenge when it comes to virtual reality. Several solutions have been proposed to meet this challenge, but these solutions are costly and require a certain technological expertise because of their technological complexity. The Handnavigator allows for fast and easy usage, without fatigue.