Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
From Touch to Feel: Can Piezo Haptics Improve Automotive Touchscreen Interaction? |
| Authors: |
Heijboer, Stefan (AUTHOR), Breitschaft, Stefan (AUTHOR), Forster, Yannick (AUTHOR), Huisman, Gijs (AUTHOR), Vink, Peter (AUTHOR), Song, Wolf (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Jun2026, Vol. 42 Issue 12, p8851-8871. 21p. |
| Subjects: |
Piezoelectric actuators, Haptic devices, Tactile sensors, Psychological techniques, User experience, Multimodal user interfaces, Touch screen interfaces, Automobile driving simulators |
| Abstract: |
As touchscreen interfaces replace many physical controls in vehicles, safe and intuitive interaction becomes increasingly important. This study evaluated piezo-actuated haptic feedback versus conventional audio-only feedback across 11 use cases in parking and driving contexts. In a within-subject experiment with 23 participants in a fixed-based driving simulator, haptic feedback was rated as more satisfying, helpful, and supportive, particularly for scrolling or confirming actions while driving, despite showing no significant differences in objective performance measures. Participants described haptics as more engaging, though some noted habituation effects and inconsistencies. Audio-only feedback was seen as more stimulating but less consistently preferred. Findings suggest that contextual haptics improves perceived usability. Additionally, the study highlights the potential of semantic haptics—enabled by piezo technology—to convey meaning through expressive tactile patterns. Future research could explore adaptive multimodal systems and assess long-term effects under real-world conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
