XR Spatial Structure Mesh Using Water Spray and Electromagnet Ropes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current extended reality (XR) technologies, such as augmented and mixed reality, lack the ability to provide a realistic physical interaction and reaction with spatial structures, limiting the immersion and sensory experience due to the application of temperature, wind, and vibration only on limited body parts.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus using water spray modules and electromagnet ropes to create real-time spatial structures, allowing for the simulation of physical reactions like collisions and temperature changes, by tracking player movements and adjusting water spray and rope positions accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If haptic devices are used to improve spatial structure sensation, then physical reaction experience is enhanced, but the application is limited to specific body parts only
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the full-body haptic feedback into multiple segments, with different haptic devices assigned to different body parts (gloves for hands, vest for torso, boots for feet). Each segment handles specific physical reactions appropriate to that body part, collectively providing comprehensive full-body feedback coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The haptic system is designed as a multi-functional ensemble where each device can deliver various types of physical reactions (collision, impact, blockage, temperature, wind, vibration) across different body parts. This universal approach allows the system to adapt to diverse XR scenarios while covering the entire body.
2Shape
If pre-placed real structures are used in XR space, then spatial structure is provided, but immersion is reduced due to lack of physical reaction experience
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges virtual spatial structures with physical haptic feedback mechanisms. Water spray modules, electromagnet ropes, and haptic devices are integrated into the XR environment to simultaneously provide visual spatial structure and tactile physical reactions, creating a unified immersive experience that combines digital and physical realms.
Solution Approach 2:
Physical intermediaries such as water spray, electromagnet ropes, and haptic devices are introduced as mediators between the virtual spatial structure and the user's body. These intermediaries translate virtual structural elements into tangible physical sensations, enabling users to feel collisions, blockages, and other spatial interactions.
3Device complexity
If limited haptic feedback is applied, then device complexity is reduced, but sensory experience is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The complex haptic feedback system is segmented into multiple independent but coordinated devices (gloves, vest, boots, water spray modules, electromagnet ropes). Each segment handles specific sensory functions, making the overall complex system manageable through modular design while delivering comprehensive full-body sensory feedback.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables realistic and immersive interaction with spatial structures, providing physical reactions like collisions and temperature changes, enhancing the sensory experience in XR environments.
Implementation Method 1
water sprayed through water spray modules of a mesh structure installed on a ceiling
Implementation Method 2
electromagnet ropes of the mesh structure
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AI summary
A method for realizing a real-time spatial structure in an apparatus for realizing a real-time spatial structure is provided. The method for realizing a real-time spatial structure includes: tracking a movement path of a player; and realizing a spatial structure in the space on the movement path of the player using at least one of water sprayed through water spray modules of a mesh structure installed on a ceiling and electromagnet ropes of the mesh structure.