Thermal Masking Across the Human Body: Patterns, Pathways, and Perceptual Boundaries
Published at CHI 2026. The full paper and demonstration video are available above.
Fiery Hands: Designing Thermal Glove through Thermal and Tactile Integration for Virtual Object Manipulation
TL;DR A wearable VR glove that lets you feel a virtual fireball, touch a hot mug, or rest your palm on cold metal — without obstructing how your fingers move. We placed the …
Thermal Masking: When the Illusion Takes Over the Real
TL;DR This is a perception study, not a product — but it’s the kind of study that unlocks products. We discovered that under the right conditions, a vibration on your arm can …
Mid-Air Thermo-Tactile Feedback using Ultrasound Haptic Display
Overview This paper presents a mid-air thermo-tactile feedback system using an ultrasound haptic display. A proof-of-concept open-top chamber with heat modules generates thermal …
Yatharth Singhal