HapticVLM：視覚言語モデルによる触覚テクスチャ認識と知的ハプティックインタラクション
HapticVLM: VLM-Driven Texture Recognition Aimed at Intelligent Haptic Interaction
物体の素材を画像から認識し、環境温度も推定して、振動と熱で触感を再現するマルチモーダル触覚フィードバックシステムを提案した論文。
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著者: Muhammad Haris Khan, Miguel Altamirano Cabrera, Dmitrii Iarchuk, Yara Mahmoud, Daria Trinitatova, Issatay Tokmurziyev, Dzmitry Tsetserukou
分類: cs.RO, cs.HC
原文アブストラクト
This paper introduces HapticVLM, a novel multimodal system that integrates vision-language reasoning with deep convolutional networks to enable real-time haptic feedback. HapticVLM leverages a ConvNeXt-based material recognition module to generate robust visual embeddings for accurate identification of object materials, while a state-of-the-art Vision-Language Model (Qwen2-VL-2B-Instruct) infers ambient temperature from environmental cues. The system synthesizes tactile sensations by delivering vibrotactile feedback through speakers and thermal cues via a Peltier module, thereby bridging the gap between visual perception and tactile experience. Experimental evaluations demonstrate an average recognition accuracy of 84.67% across five distinct auditory-tactile patterns and a temperature estimation accuracy of 86.7% based on a tolerance-based evaluation method with an 8{\deg}C margin of error across 15 scenarios. Although promising, the current study is limited by the use of a small set of prominent patterns and a modest participant pool. Future work will focus on expanding the range of tactile patterns and increasing user studies to further refine and validate the system's performance. Overall, HapticVLM presents a significant step toward context-aware, multimodal haptic interaction with potential applications in virtual reality, and assistive technologies.
