OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of IEEE Transactions on Haptics is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
The Effect of Actuation Speed on the Perception Threshold of a Squeezing Soft Actuator	84
Can Facial Expressions Induce Haptic Perception?	66
Inertia Compensation Using Flywheels in Parallel Robots for the Assisted Manipulation of Large Payloads	56
Identification and Analysis of Human-Exoskeleton Coupling Parameters in Lower Extremities	55
Skin Cold Stimulation Can Modulate the Perceptual Rating of Musical Chords	35
Editorial	28
Specifying Visual Parameters for Haptic-Visual Sequential Matching of Material Softness	26
Configuration-Based Optimization for Virtual Hand Haptic Simulation	25
Partial Arm Weight Support Does Not Hamper the Weight Perception of Haptically-Rendered Virtual Objects: A Psychophysics Study	25
Investigating the Effects of Intensity and Frequency on Vibrotactile Spatial Acuity	25
Haptic Feedback, Performance and Arousal: A Comparison Study in an Immersive VR Motor Skill Training Task	23
VibTac: A High-Resolution High-Bandwidth Tactile Sensing Finger for Multi-Modal Perception in Robotic Manipulation	21
Thermal Perception for Information Transmission: Theoretical Analysis, Device Design, and Experimental Verification	21
Translating Music to Touch: Exploring Tactile Perception of Pitch, Roughness, and Pleasantness	20
Perceived Realism of Virtual Textures Rendered by a Vibrotactile Wearable Ring Display	18
Enhancing Video Experiences for DHH Individuals Through Sound-Inspired Motion Caption-Based Spatiotemporal Tacton	18
Macro-Fiber Composite-Based Tactors for Haptic Applications	17
A Novel Kinematic Gait Parameter-Based Vibrotactile Cue for Freezing of Gait Mitigation Among Parkinson's Patients: A Pilot Study	17
Human Perception of Wrist Flexion and Extension Torque During Upper and Lower Extremity Movement	17
Influence of Back Length on Vibrotactile Acuity in Vertical Direction	17
Correction to “Effects of Wall and Freespace Damping Levels on Virtual Wall Stiffness Classification”	16
Towards Tactile Communication of English Language: A Visual Handbook Enhances Letter Learning	16
Haptic-Assisted Soldering Training Protocol in Virtual Reality: The Impact of Scaffolded Guidance	16
Table of Contents	15
Unveiling Dynamic Finger–Key Interactions in Piano Performance Through 3D Force Measurements	15

Table of Contents	15
A Survey on Force Sensing Techniques in Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery	15
Table of Contents	14
Mechanofluidic Instability-Driven Wearable Textile Vibrotactor	13
Optimized Sandwich and Topological Structures for Enhanced Haptic Transparency	13
Table of Contents	13
2025 Index IEEE Transactions on Haptics	13
On the Analysis of Tactile Sensation Based on Time Measurement: An Experimental Case Study on the Interaction Between Skin and Lotion	13
Can we Effectively Combine Tangibles and Ultrasound Mid-Air Haptics? A Study of Acoustically Transparent Tangible Surfaces	13
Pseudo-Haptic Heaviness Influenced by the Range of the C/D Ratio and the Position of the C/D Ratio Within a Given Range	12
Comparing Apparent Haptic Motion and Funneling for the Perception of Tactile Animation Illusions On a Circular Tactile Display	11
The Classification and New Trends of Shared Control Strategies in Telerobotic Systems: A Survey	11
Effect of Finger Orientation on Contact Stiffness and Area During Sliding	11
Altering Time Perception in Virtual Reality Through Multimodal Visual-Tactile Kappa Effect	11
Electrotactile Feedback Applications for Hand and Arm Interactions: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Future Directions	11
Effects of Physical Hardness on the Perception of Rendered Stiffness in an Encountered-Type Haptic Display	11
A Comparative Analysis of Smartphone and Standard Tools for Touch Perception Assessment Across Multiple Body Sites	10
“Persuasive Vibrations”: Studying the Influence of Vibration Parameters on Speech Persuasion	10
Adaptive Energy Reference Time Domain Passivity Control of Haptic Interfaces	10
A Visuo-Haptic System for Nodule Detection Training: Insights From EEG and Behavioral Analysis	10
Voluminous Fur Stroking Experience Through Interactive Visuo-Haptic Model in Virtual Reality	10
Editorial: Special Issue: Towards a Transdisciplinary Approach to the Development and Control of Haptic Devices for Human-in-the-Loop Applications	10
Representational Similarity Analysis for Tracking Neural Correlates of Haptic Learning on a Multimodal Device	10
FingerWrap: A High-Density Finger-Enveloping Tactile Display	10
Electromagnetic Haptic Feedback System for Teleoperated Robotic Puncture Tasks	10
A Hydraulic Haptic Actuator for Simulation of Cardiac Catheters	9
Spatiotemporal Congruency Modulates Weighting of Visuotactile Information in Displacement Judgments	9
MateJam: Multi-Material Teeth-Clutching Layer Jamming Actuation for Soft Haptic Glove	9
Masking Vibrations and Contact Force Affect the Discrimination of Slip Motion Speed in Touch	9
HM-Array: A Novel Haptic Magnetism-Based Leader-Follower Platform for Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery	9
Robust Surface Recognition With the Maximum Mean Discrepancy: Degrading Haptic-Auditory Signals Through Bandwidth and Noise	9
Using Virtual Objects With Hand-Tracking: The Effects of Visual Congruence and Mid-Air Haptics on Sense of Agency	9
Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Virtual Collisions Combining Vibrotactile and Electrical Muscle Stimulation	9
Can a Machine Feel Vibrations?: Predicting Roughness and Emotional Responses to Vibration Tactons via a Neural Network	9
“I See Where This is Going”: A Psychophysical Study of Directional Mid-Air Haptics and Apparent Tactile Motion	9
Perceiving Synchrony: Determining Thermal-Tactile Simultaneity Windows	8
Sensitivity at the Edges of the Finger Enables Mixed Reality Force Feedback	8
Motion Effects: Perceptual Space and Synthesis for Specific Perceptual Properties	8
Electrophysiological Correlates for the Detection of Haptic Illusions	8
Investigating Passive Presentation Paradigms to Approximate Active Haptic Palpation	8
Sound-to-Touch Crossmodal Pitch Matching for Short Sounds	8
Effect of Virtual Mass and Time Delay on the Stability of Haptic Rendering	8
Kinesthetic Weight Modulation: The Effects of Whole-Arm Tendon Vibration on the Perceived Heaviness	8
Biomechanically-Consistent Skin Stretch as an Intuitive Mechanism for Sensory Feedback: A Preliminary Investigation in the Lower Limb	8
A Mechanical Hand-Tracking System With Tactile Feedback Designed for Telemanipulation	8
Front Cover	8
Origami-Inspired Vibrotactile Actuator (OriVib): Design and Characterization	8
Bumps and Dents are Not Perceptually Opposite When Exploring With Lateral Force Cues	8
Validation of Snaptics: A Modular Approach to Low-Cost Wearable Multi-Sensory Haptics	8
Intensity-Adjustable Non-Contact Cold Sensation Presentation Based on the Vortex Effect	8

Local Area Tactile Stimulation Using Interference of Multi-Frequency Airborne Ultrasound	8
Deep Pressure Therapy: A Promising Anxiety Treatment for Individuals With High Touch Comfort?	8
Table of Contents	8
Table of Contents	8
Evaluating the Physics and Repeatability of Human Brushers in Delivering Affective Touch	7
Wrapping Haptic Displays Around Robot Arms to Communicate Learning	7
Rotational Motion Due to Skin Shear Deformation at Wrist and Elbow	7
The High/Low Frequency Balance Drives Tactile Perception of Noisy Vibrations	7
ThermalTexture: Temperature-Integrated Surface Rendering Using Thermal Referral Induced by Texture Slip-Feedback	7
Electroencephalography Validation of Object Stiffness Discrimination via Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Prosthetic Sensory Feedback	7
Editorial	7
Influence of Cooling Rates and Contact Material on Illusory Wetness	7
Hands-Free Haptic Navigation Devices for Actual Walking	7
Haptic Virtual Fixtures for Telemanipulation Using Control Barrier Functions	7
UltLever: Ultrasound-Driven Passive Haptic Actuator Based on Amplifying Radiation Force Using a Simple Lever Mechanism	7
2024 Index IEEE Transactions on Haptics Vol. 17	7
Perceptual Constancy in the Speed Dependence of Friction During Active Tactile Exploration	6
Novel Electrode Designs for Electrotactile Stimulation of the Finger: A Comparative Assessment	6
Navigation Method Enhancing Music Listening Experience by Stimulating Both Neck Sides With Modulated Musical Vibration	6
Real-Time Musical Haptics With Ultra-Wideband: A Study on Latency, Reliability, and Perception	6
Reconfigurable Flexible Haptic Interface Using Localized Friction Modulation	6
From Sight to Touch: Haptic Sensory Integration Can Facilitate Multi-Limb Coordination	6
Closed-Loop Control of Electroadhesion Using Current Regulation	6
Design and Evaluation of a Wearable Fingertip Device for Three-Dimensional Skin-Slip Display	6
ForceKeyboard: Eyes-Free Text Entry With a Force Sensitive Soft Keyboard for Wearable Devices	6
Effect of Low-Pass Filtering on Passivity and Rendering Performance of Series Elastic Actuation	6
Affective Touch With Mid-Air Ultrasound: A Psychophysical Comparison With Real Materials	6
Closed-Loop Manual Control With Tactile or Visual Feedback Under Wireless Link Impairments	6
Faster Indentation Influences Skin Deformation To Reduce Tactile Discriminability of Compliant Objects	6
Human-in-the-Loop Pareto Optimization: Trade-off Characterization for Assist-as-Needed Training and Performance Evaluation	6
Neuromuscular Interfacing for Advancing Kinesthetic and Teleoperated Programming by Demonstration of Collaborative Robots	6
Centroparietal Alpha/Beta Asymmetry in Response to Urgency Elicited by Upper Body Vibration	6
Natural Grasping in Virtual Worlds: Validation of a Haptic Setup for Human Object Manipulation	6
Mathematical Model of Fingertip Skin Under Constant-Current Electrotactile Stimulation	6
Chattering-Free Time Domain Passivity Approach	6
The Influence of Mass and Friction in Teleoperated Tasks	6
On the Correlation Between Tactile Stimulation and Pleasantness	6
A Wearable Shoulder Skin-Deformation Device Generating Illusory Forces for Posture Correction	6
Human Stabilization of Delay-Induced Instability of Haptic Rendering in a Stiffness Discrimination Task	6
Effect of Normal Force Intensity on Tactile Motion Speed Perception Based on Spatiotemporal Cue	6
A Perceptual Model-Based Approach to Plausible Authoring of Vibration for the Haptic Metaverse	6