Biomedical Engineering Reference
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Ground electrode
Anode
Cathode
Current flow
Stimulation
electrode
Isolation amplifier
(a)
(b)
Figure 7.15
(a) Electric current through the finger stimulates nerves and (b) an electrocutaneous
tactile display
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Array of vibrating pixels using micro-clutch micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)
technology [56].
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Using a surface acoustic wave (SAW) [57].
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Fusion of visual and tactile feedback [58].
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Composite polymeric known as IPMC or ICPF [59]
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Digital clay using MEMS technology [60].
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