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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Electrotactile Stimulation, A New Feedback Channel for First Responders

Authors : Matija Štrbac, Milica Isaković, Jovana Malešević, Gorana Marković, Strahinja Došen, Nikola Jorgovanović, Goran Bijelić, Milos Kostić

Published in: Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This paper presents the early results of research aiming to develop a novel system for unobtrusive and intuitive electrotactile feedback for first responders. The system leverages the multi-pad stimulation technology based on spatiotemporal modulation of the stimuli. Two-point discrimination threshold mapping was performed in potential electrode placement locations, defined from the usability perspective by the first responders in initial co-development sessions. Based on these results a custom electrode design was proposed and validated in six healthy volunteers. Psychometric testing was conducted to determine spatial discrimination between stimuli produced by the multi-pad electrode. The average success rate of 80% indicates that the proposed approach is feasible.

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Metadata
Title
Electrotactile Stimulation, A New Feedback Channel for First Responders
Authors
Matija Štrbac
Milica Isaković
Jovana Malešević
Gorana Marković
Strahinja Došen
Nikola Jorgovanović
Goran Bijelić
Milos Kostić
Copyright Year
2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80285-1_56