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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
HTI.520

Haptic Interaction, 5–10 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Course code
HTI.520
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jussi Rantala
Responsible teacher:
Roope Raisamo
Responsible teacher:
Ahmed Farooq
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 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
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
5 credits: weekly exercises, an exam
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

12.01.2023 26.02.2023
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)

Exam

02.03.2023 02.03.2023
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
29.03.2023 29.03.2023
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
10.05.2023 10.05.2023
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Completion option 2
10 credits: weekly exercises, an exam and a paper, an experiment or a programming project
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

12.01.2023 26.02.2023
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)

Exam

02.03.2023 02.03.2023
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
29.03.2023 29.03.2023
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
10.05.2023 10.05.2023
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)

Independent study

06.03.2023 31.05.2023
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)