A novel haptic interface for musical keyboards

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Abstract

A novel haptic interface for musical keyboards is presented. The piano key has an embedded active damping system based on magneto-rheological (MR) fluids that allows to reproduce the dynamic behavior of traditional pianos. The MR fluid is encapsulated into a mechanical sealing to avoid leakage. A slider is attached to the back of the key and shears the MR fluid. When a magnetic field is applied across the MR fluid, chains of particles are aligned along the magnetic field lines. The strain of the chains will create a resistant force that can be controlled on real time. An analytical model of the whole system is presented and compared to experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 4 Sept 20077 Sept 2007

Publication series

NameIEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period4/09/077/09/07

Keywords

  • Analytical model
  • Haptic interface
  • Magneto-rheological fluids

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