Introduction to Haptics
Learn to build, program, and control haptic devices for virtual environments. Master interdisciplinary skills in robotics and engineering.
Learn to build, program, and control haptic devices for virtual environments. Master interdisciplinary skills in robotics and engineering.
This comprehensive course introduces students to haptic technology and human-machine interaction. Participants learn to build, program, and control haptic devices that enable users to feel virtual or remote environments. Through hands-on experience with the Hapkit device, students gain practical skills in mechanical assembly, circuit design, Arduino programming, and haptic interface testing. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, covering human touch capabilities, physical interaction equations, and their real-world implementation. Students develop interdisciplinary engineering skills spanning robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, bioengineering, and computer science.
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What you'll learn
Learn principles of haptic technology and human touch perception
Design and assemble mechanical components of haptic devices
Master mechatronic system integration and control
Program virtual environments for haptic interaction
Understand mechanical characterization and simulation techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to haptic technology, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students learn about human touch perception, mechanical design, mechatronics, virtual environment programming, and system characterization. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with the Hapkit device, allowing participants to understand both the theoretical principles and practical implementation of haptic interfaces. Through laboratory assignments and online lectures, students develop skills in mechanical assembly, circuit design, microcontroller programming, and system testing.
Introduction to haptic technology and human haptics
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Hapkit mechanical design and assembly
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Hapkit mechatronics
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Programming virtual environments
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Mechanical characterization and simulation
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Instructor
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Pioneering Haptics and Medical Robotics Researcher
Dr. Allison Okamura is the Richard W. Weiland Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, holding appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and (by courtesy) Computer Science. As director of the Collaborative Haptics and Robotics in Medicine (CHARM) Laboratory, she leads groundbreaking research in haptic technology and its applications in medical robotics. After earning her BS from UC Berkeley and PhD from Stanford, both in Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Okamura has established herself as a preeminent authority in haptics, teleoperation, and medical robotics. Her work spans diverse areas including robot-assisted surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation robotics, and space teleoperation. At Stanford, she teaches courses on haptics and robotic manipulation, including "Machine Learning with Graphs" and "Mining Massive Data Sets". Dr. Okamura's contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including IEEE Fellow status, the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Technical Achievement Award, and the Duca Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is passionate about outreach, particularly to groups underrepresented in engineering. Dr. Okamura balances her professional life with family time, running, and playing ice hockey.
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