RAIN was a community of enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivated individuals working together to solve some of the most challenging robotics problems in the world.
At its core were ten research institutions, led by the University of Manchester, each bringing their own expertise.
Bi-Manual Rig
Spatially Coaligned Visuo-Haptic Virtual Reality Rig With Motion Tracking
The rig consists of four 3 DOF custom-made haptic robotic arms. Each arm is connected to a passive thimble-gimbal providing the point of haptic contact for the user. There are two points of contact per hand.
The visual and haptic workspaces are spatially coaligned using a Vicon motion tracking system.
The rig allows high fidelity visual and haptic virtual reality.
Technical Specifications:
4 Vero motion tracking cameras (Vicon). Oculus Rift S VR HMD. 4 custom haptic devices with 3 DOF positional sensing and force feedback. All components rigidly tethered to a custom rig, where the computers communicate over UDP.
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Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Manchester
Engineering Building A
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL