Mohamad Jawad Naim
Multimodal Haptic Feedback in a Soft Robotic Ball for Therapeutic Human–Robot Interaction (MR2S).
Rel. Pangcheng David Cen Cheng. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Mechatronic Engineering (Ingegneria Meccatronica), 2025
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Abstract
As part of the MR2S project, this research explores the development of robotic systems intended for therapeutic interaction in healthcare, with a particular focus on autism support. In such contexts, soft and responsive haptic devices offer a compelling non-verbal channel to promote emotional engagement and sensory regulation. The thesis presents the development of a tactile interaction system that responds to varying levels of physical input using capacitive sensing and multimodal feedback. The goal was to create a clear and compact platform capable of detecting graded touch and translating it into both vibration and mechanical motion responses. The sensing was handled by a soft resistive-capacitive material, able to reflect different pressure levels through measurable resistance changes.
Five interaction categories were defined (no touch, soft touch, medium touch, hard touch, grab touch) and each was mapped to a corresponding response in vibration motors and servo-based motion
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