The haptic device we use for Anarkik3D’s Cloud9 software is Novint’s Falcon (home.novint.com) which is like a small grounded 'robot' and provides the 'force feedback' that gives the uncanny sense of touching a virtual object. The Falcon device replaces the traditional mouse and also provides more natural and coherent movement in 3 dimensions. This gives a more natural method of interaction within a virtual space. It has been designed to be affordable for all, and available on a mass scale for the games market.
The Falcon is essential to using Cloud9 software.
It is anticipated that AnarkikAngels software will include this to complement the haptic device
which can be used with the other hand. Research has shown that this combination makes it easier to
interact in the virtual 3D environment. (Available from 3DConnexion
approx. £85)
