The DAMPER interface has been created to act as a test-bed for dynamic resistance interface mappings. It is a simple one-degree-of freedom interface consisting of two handles connected to magneto-rheological fluid brake, allowing a braking force to be applied between the two handles. The main action available to users is the relative movement of the handles towards and away from each other.

A novel aspect of this system is the way in which haptic feedback and sound production are generated by the same proceess (of the brake turning on and off). This leads to a strong sensory coupling, not always present in electronic interfaces.

This is a collaborative project between myself and Nick Ward (nward04 [at] qub [dot] ac [dot] uk)