Keru Wang, Yi Wu, Pincun Liu, Zhu Wang, Agnieszka Roginska, Qi Sun, Ken Perlin
The 30th International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD)
Haptic feedback plays an important role in interaction, but tra- ditional haptic devices are often difficult to access due to their complexity and high cost. A cost-effective approach is to use au- ditory displays to evoke pseudo-haptic sensations by leveraging the brains multisensory processing. Auditory cues can enhance or modify existing haptic feedback, refine low-resolution haptic devices, or generate convincing haptic illusions without physical contact. Despite their potential, audio-influenced pseudo-haptics remain underexplored. In this survey, we provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on audio-influenced pseudo-haptics, summarizing the mapping between different auditory cues and the pseudo-haptics that they elicit, identifying key challenges, and dis- cussing future opportunities. We aim to provide a road map in audio-influenced pseudo-haptics research and inspire further ex- ploration in this field, fostering innovation and guiding the devel- opment of more immersive, functional, and accessible interactive systems.