In this project, I have worked on developing thermal displays for multi-modal haptic interfaces. A thermal cue based haptic display have applications in a human-computer interaction like virtual reality and is also capable provide non-visual information.

I researched thermal perception of human skin, and how information can be presented through thermal patterns in most perceptible manner. I developed thermal displays with the various form factor, capable of presenting different thermal patterns with distinguishable parameters.

I designed and fabricated experimental setups with integrated thermal sensors and actuators, and conducted multiple psychophysical experiments with 30+ users. I analyzed the system for human thermal perception based on skin thermal response.

In the project, I applied principles of mechanical engineering design, instrumentation, and controls.