Soft Robotics-Enabled Wearable Haptic Interface for VR/AR and Medical Training

Successful applicants will join the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), VinUniversity as Research Assistants, Master’s students, or PhD students. 

📍 Project Information 

As virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies continue to evolve, the demand for more immersive and interactive user experiences is rapidly increasing. However, most current systems primarily rely on visual and auditory feedback, with limited capability to simulate realistic touch sensations—an essential component for applications such as medical training, teleoperation, and assistive communication. 

This project explores the development of wearable haptic interfaces powered by soft robotics, aiming to deliver realistic and programmable tactile feedback directly to the user. By leveraging compliant actuators and biomimetic design principles, the system is capable of reproducing a wide range of touch sensations, including pressure, vibration, and texture. 

The wearable system is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and safe for direct human interaction, enabling seamless integration with VR/AR environments. Beyond immersive experiences, the technology also holds strong potential for applications in remote manipulation (teleoperation) and human–machine communication, where precise and intuitive tactile feedback is critical. 

Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Thai Mai Thanh 

📍 Research Objectives 

The project focuses on the following key objectives: 

(i) Design and develop soft robotic wearable systems capable of delivering programmable tactile feedback 

(ii) Develop compliant actuators and biomimetic structures to reproduce diverse touch sensations such as pressure, vibration, and texture 

(iii) Integrate haptic interfaces with VR/AR platforms to enhance user immersion and interaction 

(iv) Explore applications in medical training, teleoperation, and assistive communication 

(v) Optimize system performance in terms of comfort, safety, and responsiveness for human-centered use 

Through these objectives, the project aims to advance next-generation wearable technologies that seamlessly combine comfort, safety, and expressive human–machine interaction. 

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