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Systems and Methods For Providing A Haptic Manipulandum

  • US 20090073124A1
  • Filed: 11/17/2008
  • Published: 03/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • an actuator configured to pivotably provide a processor-controlled force to a contacting surface in communication with a substantially-spherical manipulandum to provide a haptic effect, the actuator comprising;

    a roller rotatably coupled to a lever arm configured to apply the processor-controlled force to the substantially-spherical manipulandum, the processor-controlled force generated by rotating the roller in a direction opposing the rotation of the substantially-spherical manipulandum.

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