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

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