Enhancing Virtual Reality Gaming through Wearable Haptic Feedback

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) gaming has seen significant advancements in immersive technologies, yet many current systems still rely on handheld controllers that limit full-body interaction and realistic tactile feedback. This paper presents an enhanced version of the Haptic Gamer Suit (H-Suit), a wearable haptic feedback system designed to improve user immersion in VR environments. The upgraded H-Suit features advanced actuators for precise tactile feedback, as well as smart textiles embedded with sensors for pressure, temperature, and motion to provide real-time environmental responses. Key innovations include an expanded glove interface with additional buttons and motion sensors, enabling more intuitive interactions and seamless integration with AR/VR smartglasses for gesture recognition and real-time visual feedback. The enhanced H-Suit offers a comprehensive, full-body sensory experience, bridging the interaction gap between the physical and digital worlds and enhancing the overall immersion and emotional resonance of VR gaming. This work represents a step in the development of wearable haptic technologies for next-generation virtual reality and extended reality (XR) applications.

Keywords: Extended Reality, Game Design, Haptic, Human Suit, Glove

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1006341