SPIDAR G&G: A Two-Handed Haptic Interface for Bimanual VR Interaction
The Spidar G&G is an input device that allows users to interact in 3D through both translation and rotation for 2 hands. It is composed of 2 Spidar Gs which feature a sphere that is supported by 8 strings attached to tensioning motors. Moving or rotating the sphere puts a certain tension on different strings which is converted into translation or rotation of the object on the screen or cursor. The Spidar also features a button on each sphere which when pressed selects an object. Feedback can also be provided to the user by motors pulling on the strings. This is featured when a held object intersects with another. The sphere is pulled in resistance to one object entering the other.
Discussion
While the users seem to adapt to the Spidar G&G, the strings wrapped around the sphere seem like they would wrap over the fingers making using the device uncomfortable especially when the strings pull due to object interaction.
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