Using force feedback to enhance human performance in graphical user interfaces

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This project uses aforce feedback joystick to enhance user interaction with standard graphical user interfhce paradigms. While typical joystick and mouse devices are input-only, force feedback controllers allow physical sensations to be reflected to a user. Tasks that require users to position a cursor on a given target can be enhanced by applying physical forces to the user that aid in targeting. For example, an attractive force field implemented at the location cf a graphical icon can greatly facilitate target acquisition and selection of the icon. It has been shown that fome feedback can enhance a users ability to perform basic functions within graphical user interfaces.

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