Development of ERF Actuator Electrode Properties for Sheet

Recently, with rapid progress of the computer hardware and 3D-CG software technologies, the 3D design system such as CAD and CAE, is popularized in manufactures. However, 3-dimensional data is produced now using man-machine interfaces, for example a 2-dimensional mouse and a keyboard, and using intricacy combined operations of those devices. So, designers said, It is far from sensate creation. Spark of imagination doesn't get interested. Therefore, little artistic designers especially jewel designers create using the 3D design system. In this paper, we describe the Virtual-glove using ERF (Electro Rheological Fluid) to feel the 3D virtual objects on operator's hand, propose the new actuator device for the small and lightweight virtual glove. Then we show the characteristics of ERF to reaction force. The results is shown the principle of reaction force using the device was clarified.