Michel Pahud
Papers
3
Total Citations
65
H-Index
2
About
Michel Pahud is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, specializing in haptic feedback, 3D visualization, and touch-based interfaces for virtual and augmented reality. His most influential work centers on the development of the TouchMover system, a groundbreaking visio-haptic device that co-locates 3D stereo visualization with direct touch, force sensing, and robotic actuation. The original TouchMover (2013, 38 citations) introduced a novel approach to providing 1D movement and touch force feedback, while its successor, TouchMover 2.0 (2014, 25 citations), expanded this capability to include haptic texture rendering. These contributions have been pivotal in advancing the realism and interactivity of immersive displays. More recently, Pahud has turned his attention to evaluating the accuracy of commodity AR/VR head-mounted displays for touch tasks (2021, 2 citations), providing critical insights into the precision of finger and hand tracking for applications like pointing and drawing. His work bridges the gap between hardware innovation and user experience, making him a key figure in the evolution of tactile and spatial computing.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1TouchMover38 citations · 2013
- 2TouchMover 2.0 - 3D touchscreen with force feedback and haptic texture25 citations · 2014
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