Description

There is a need to simulate different temperatures of the objects that we touch in VR. For instance to simulate the influence of sunlight, wind, and rain, or differences in climate on an architectural structure. it is difficult to simulate that globally, but we can do it locally via tactile stimuli.

Task

  • Develop a prototype that can change the temperature of the touch surface
  • Bind it with the ROS/VR system for control and synchronization

Prerequisites

Programming skills, engineering/DIY, and exploratory mindset

Possible Environments

ROS and Unity for top-level control and synchronization, C++ for controller programming

Supervisor

Khrystyna Vasylevska  khrystyna.vasylevska@tuwien.ac.at

 

Some inspiration

Peltier effect  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_cooling