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Geomagic Touch

Geomagic Touch
Geomagic Touch haptic device
Status: Active

Superusers

  • Ivan Penskiy (ipenskiy@umd.edu)

Overview

Geomagic Touch is a haptic device from 3D Systems. It is a motorized device that applies force feedback on the user’s hand, allowing them to feel and "touch" virtual 3D-objects when manipulating them on-screen.

Location

Brendan Iribe Center (Bldg. 432), room 0116.

Physical specifications

Workspace (W x H x D) 6.4 x 4.8 x 2.8 in (160 x 120 x 70 mm)
Nominal position resolution >450 dpi (~0.055 mm)
Maximum exertable force 3.3 N
Force feedback (DOF) x, y, z
Position sensing (DOF) x, y, z (encoders) roll, pitch, yaw (+-5% linearity potentiometers)
Stiffness x > 1.26 N/mm y > 2.31 N/mm z > 1.02 N/mm

Important documents and useful links

Reservation

TBD

Video demonstration

The following videos demonstrate capabilities and the some aspects of operating the Geomagic Touch haptic device:
Note: these are promotional and instructional videos. They are included for demonstrational purposes only. The details of actual operational procedures in RML can differ.

Important reminders

  • Be generally careful when working with the haptic device

Operational procedures

TBD

Gaining access to equipment

Contact the lab manager (Ivan Penskiy (ipenskiy@umd.edu).

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