TactKit

Our sense of touch is extraordinary and multi-modal. TactKit goes beyond vibrations to fully utilise the tactile capabilities of our skin. Inspired by tactile gestures between people, TactKit brings a variety of tactile feedback patterns to wearable devices.

TactKit is both a toolkit and a community. On this online platform, you can download 3D models of hardware and assembly instructions, as well as test the code for pre-set patterns. You can use this toolkit to design and test tactile feedback for your projects or simply explore new tactile sensations. And on top of that, you can come up with new methods to develop tactile patterns and contribute new inspiration to the community.

Model 01

Model 01 creates tactile sensations by applying small amounts of pressure to the skin through a swinging bar that touches the skin either to the left or right, making it suitable for creating tactile feedback such as "tapping" and "poking."

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Pre-set patterns

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Model 02

The cylindrical component rotates and rolls on the skin, which can be used to produce tactile sensations similar to "rubbing". Different materials can be attached to the cylindrical component to obtain different tactile sensations.

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Model 03

The component in contact with the skin moves linearly under the drive of a gear, with a larger contact area compared to Model 02, resulting in a softer tactile sensation similar to "stroking".

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Model 04

The rotating part is connected to the wristband, and when the motor rotates, it tightens the wristband to simulate a tactile sensation similar to "grabbing". As the rotation has directionality, the wristband can be tightened to the left or right, providing directional information.

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Pre-set patterns

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