Georgia Tech Vibrating Glove (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Vibrating Glove

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Georgia Tech researchers have developed a glove with a vibrating fingertip that improves tactile sensitivity and motor performance. The device uses an actuator made of a stack of lead zirconate titanate layers to generate high-frequency vibration to the side of the fingertip.

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Georgia Tech/Gary Meek

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