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Course unit, curriculum year 2019–2020
HTIS56

Haptic User Interfaces, 5–10 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2020–1.3.2020)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2020–31.5.2020)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2020–31.7.2020)
Course code
HTIS56
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2019–2020
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jussi Rantala
Responsible teacher:
Roope Raisamo
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %

The course is an introduction to haptic user interface technology and haptic research in general. The covered topics include an introduction to the human sense of touch, technologies for creating haptic interaction, and typical applications that utilize haptic interaction. The course includes practical exercises where students design and implement haptic stimulation.

The basic course (5 cr) can be extended (10 cr) by carrying out an optional project work.

Learning outcomes
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
5 credits: weekly exercises, an exam; 10 credits: weekly exercises, an exam and a research project

Participation in teaching

21.10.2019 26.08.2021
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2020–1.3.2020)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2020–31.5.2020)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2020–31.7.2020)