Kinesthetic Learning – Haptic User Interfaces for Gyroscopic Precession Simulation
Journal Title: Revista Romana de Interactiune Om-Calculator - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
Some forces in nature are difficult to comprehend due to their non-intuitive and abstract nature. Forces driving gyroscopic precession are invisible, yet their effect is very important in a variety of applications, from space navigation to motion tracking. Current technological advancements in haptic interfaces, enables development of revolutionary user interfaces, combining multiple modalities: tactile, visual and auditory. Tactile augmented user interfaces have been deployed in a variety of areas, from surgical training to elementary education. This research provides an overview of haptic user interfaces in higher education, and presents the development and assessment of a haptic-user interface that supports the learner’s understanding of gyroscopic precession forces. The visual-haptic simulator proposed, is one module from a series of simulators targeted at complex concept representation, using multimodal user interfaces. Various higher education domains, from classical physics to mechanical engineering, will benefit from the mainstream adoption of multimodal interfaces for hands-on training and content delivery. Experimental results are promising, and underline the valuable impact that haptic user interfaces have on enabling abstract concepts understanding, through kinesthetic learning and hands-on practice.
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Felix Hamza-Lup
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