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