Haptic Interaction, 5–10 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

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.