Compelling People to Move: Recent Progress in Haptic Technologies for Human Motion Induction in IEEE Transactions on Haptics.

Inducing human motion through haptic feedback is a long-standing objective in haptics research. Traditionally, such interaction has relied on mechanical systems that physically apply forces to the body using motors, linkages, or grounded devices. However, recent studies published in IEEE Transactions on Haptics have increasingly explored alternative approaches that evoke force or motion perception through relatively small physical stimuli. These techniques leverage perceptual characteristics of the human sensorimotor system to create compelling sensations of pulling, torque, or movement without requiring large mechanical actuation. This article reviews recent contributions in IEEE Transactions on Haptics related to technologies that "compel" users to move. In particular, we focus on three representative approaches: skin deformation-based feedback, asymmetric vibration-induced pulling illusions, and kinesthetic illusions induced by tendon vibration. We discuss representative studies, application domains such as rehabilitation, navigation, and virtual reality, and the limitations inherent to perceptual force feedback systems. Through this overview, we highlight emerging design directions for lightweight and wearable haptic interfaces capable of influencing human motion.