OMRON SINIC X Corporation (HQ: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masaki Suwa, hereinafter "OSX") will present the latest joint research findings with the Yuichi Itoh Laboratory of Department of Integrated Information Technology, College of Science and Engineering at Aoyama Gakuin University (HQ: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshige Inazumi) at the 32nd IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (hereinafter "IEEE VR 2025").

IEEE VR 2025 is a top-tier international conference where research findings in broad areas of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) are presented. The conference will be held from March 8 to March 12, 2025 (local time), in Saint-Malo, France.

The research papers to be presented by OSX are as follows:

■Transtiff: A Stylus-shaped Interface for Rendering Perceived Stiffness of Virtual Objects via Stylus Stiffness Control

Authors

Ryoya Komatsu (Aoyama Gakuin University), Ayumu Ogura (Aoyama Gakuin University), Shigeo Yoshida (OSX), Kazutoshi Tanaka (OSX), Yuichi Itoh (Aoyama Gakuin University)

Outlines

In virtual reality (VR), replicating the sense of touch is crucial for creating immersive experiences. Traditionally, the stiffness of virtual objects has been represented by physically adjusting the stiffness of a corresponding real-world object placed in the environment. However, our research introduces the novel approach: instead of modifying the real object, we control the stiffness of the stylus held by the user. This manipulation creates the illusion that the virtual object itself has changed its stiffness.

Transtiff is a stylus-shaped interface equipped with a real-time adjustable stiffness mechanism. By integrating visual feedback, it induces haptic illusions, making rigid objects feel soft.

This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize VR applications, including gaming, remote operations, and medical training, by providing more natural and engaging haptic experience.

Related　pages

https://x-lab.team/projects/transtiff/

https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.09899

※Author information is current as of the date of writing or submission. Please be advised that the information may become outdated after that point.

About OMRON SINIC X Corporation

OMRON SINIC X Corporation is a strategic subsidiary seeking to realize the "near-future design" that OMRON forecasts. It is comprised of researchers with cutting-edge knowledge and experience across a wide range of technological domains, including AI, Robotics, IoT, and Sensing. With the aim of addressing social issues, OSX integrates innovative technologies with business models and strategies in technology and IP to create near-future design. Additionally, the company accelerates the creation of these designs through collaborative research with universities and external research institutions.

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About Aoyama Gakuin University

The Aoyama Gakuin institution traces its origins to three schools established by American Christian missionaries, and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. From its inception, it has been dedicated to fostering "servant leaders" who proactively act for the benefit of others and society. Aoyama Gakuin University is a comprehensive institution offering 11 faculties and 27 departments. With a commitment to respecting diversity and nurturing the ability to collaborate across boundaries, and as an educational and research community that serves God and people while contributing to society, we will continue to strive to create a university that meets the demands of the times.

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OMRON SINIC X and Aoyama Gakuin University to Present Latest Research Findings at IEEE VR 2025, Top-tier Conference in the Field of Cross Reality (XR)