RT Journal Article
T1 Vibrotactile stimulus duration threshold for perception of pulse to vibration transition.
A1 Remache-Vinueza, Byron
A1 Trujillo-León, Andrés
A1 Vidal-Verdú, Fernando
K1 Dispositivos hápticos
K1 Vibraciones
AB This study investigates the minimum stimulus duration required to perceive the transition from pulse to vibration sensations, a critical parameter for optimizing information transmission via haptic interfaces such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, game consoles, and sensory substitution systems. Efficient transmission relies on minimizing stimulus duration, enabling more information to be conveyed in less time. A preliminary experiment established intensity perception thresholds—the minimum vibration intensities detectable—at 40, 80, 150, 250, 300, and 590 Hz, frequencies primarily activating the Pacinian (Rapid Adapting II) psychophysical channel. Subsequently, 35 participants determined the minimum durations needed to perceive the transition from pulse to vibration sensations across this frequency range. Results revealed a consistent minimum duration of approximately 30 ms, contrasting with findings in audition, where shorter durations suffice at higher frequencies, but aligning with prior studies in tactile perception.
PB Springer Nature
YR 2025
FD 2025-02-11
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38456
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38456
LA eng
NO Remache-Vinueza, B., Trujillo-León, A. & Vidal-Verdú, F. Vibrotactile stimulus duration threshold for perception of pulse to vibration transition. Sci Rep 15, 5057 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85778-6
NO This work was supported by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades and by the EuropeanRegional Development Fund ERDF program funds under contract PID2021-125091OB-I00.We would like toacknowledge the support of professor Alexander Refsum Jensenius who is director of RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion from the University of Oslo, Norway
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026