6 DOF Input

The EGG (Elastic General-purpose Grip)

Features and Advantage of the EGG

• Desk-top, fatigue-less.
• Elastic, self-centred rate control.
• Smooth and noise-free motion.
• Symmetrical structure, decoupled control input.
• Strong proprioception.

Related Studies

• Input Techniques for 3-D Environments, CHI'94.

• Investigation of Feel for 6DOF Inputs: Isometric and Elastic Rate Control for Manipulation in 3D Environments, HFES'93.

• Human Performance Evaluation of Isometric and Elastic Rate Controllers in a 6 DOF Tracking Task, SPIE Telemanipulation'93.

• Asymmetrical Spatial Accuracy in 3D Tracking, HFES'94.