Jan
Bartels

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3D Hapkit: A Low-Cost, Open-Source, 3-DOF Haptic Device Based on the Delta Parallel Mechanism

New generations of haptic interface designers need exposure to haptic devices during their studies, but commercial products are often too complicated and cost prohibitive to deploy in a classroom setting. To address this, Martinez et al introduced the Hapkit, an open source 1-DOF haptic device, and the Graphkit, an open source 2-DOF haptic device based on 2 Hapkits in 2017. This project extends the capabilities of open-source, low-cost haptic devices by yet another dimension by combining three Hapkits using the delta-parallel mechanism into the 3DHapkit. At under $300, and comprised of 3D printed and laser-cut parts, the 3DHapkit enables students to experiment with and make modifications to a 3D haptic device. This work was presented at the IEEE World Haptics Conference in 2023.

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