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Papers

(The TQCC of IEEE Transactions on Haptics is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
The Effect of Actuation Speed on the Perception Threshold of a Squeezing Soft Actuator	87
Can Facial Expressions Induce Haptic Perception?	68
Identification and Analysis of Human-Exoskeleton Coupling Parameters in Lower Extremities	60
Inertia Compensation Using Flywheels in Parallel Robots for the Assisted Manipulation of Large Payloads	56
Skin Cold Stimulation Can Modulate the Perceptual Rating of Musical Chords	36
Editorial	29
Specifying Visual Parameters for Haptic-Visual Sequential Matching of Material Softness	27
Enhancing Video Experiences for DHH Individuals Through Sound-Inspired Motion Caption-Based Spatiotemporal Tacton	25
Configuration-Based Optimization for Virtual Hand Haptic Simulation	25
Thermal Perception for Information Transmission: Theoretical Analysis, Device Design, and Experimental Verification	25
Perceived Realism of Virtual Textures Rendered by a Vibrotactile Wearable Ring Display	23
Partial Arm Weight Support Does Not Hamper the Weight Perception of Haptically-Rendered Virtual Objects: A Psychophysics Study	22
VibTac: A High-Resolution High-Bandwidth Tactile Sensing Finger for Multi-Modal Perception in Robotic Manipulation	21
Investigating the Effects of Intensity and Frequency on Vibrotactile Spatial Acuity	21
Translating Music to Touch: Exploring Tactile Perception of Pitch, Roughness, and Pleasantness	20
Intensity Discrimination of Electrocutaneous Haptic Feedback Is Enhanced at Low Frequencies and with Repeated Exposure	19
Towards Tactile Communication of English Language: A Visual Handbook Enhances Letter Learning	18
Haptic Feedback, Performance and Arousal: A Comparison Study in an Immersive VR Motor Skill Training Task	18
Macro-Fiber Composite-Based Tactors for Haptic Applications	17
Correction to “Effects of Wall and Freespace Damping Levels on Virtual Wall Stiffness Classification”	17
Influence of Back Length on Vibrotactile Acuity in Vertical Direction	17
Haptic-Assisted Soldering Training Protocol in Virtual Reality: The Impact of Scaffolded Guidance	17
Unveiling Dynamic Finger–Key Interactions in Piano Performance Through 3D Force Measurements	16
A Survey on Force Sensing Techniques in Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery	16
A Novel Kinematic Gait Parameter-Based Vibrotactile Cue for Freezing of Gait Mitigation Among Parkinson's Patients: A Pilot Study	16

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Human Perception of Wrist Flexion and Extension Torque During Upper and Lower Extremity Movement	15
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Optimized Sandwich and Topological Structures for Enhanced Haptic Transparency	14
Can we Effectively Combine Tangibles and Ultrasound Mid-Air Haptics? A Study of Acoustically Transparent Tangible Surfaces	14
2025 Index IEEE Transactions on Haptics	13
On the Analysis of Tactile Sensation Based on Time Measurement: An Experimental Case Study on the Interaction Between Skin and Lotion	13
Effect of Finger Orientation on Contact Stiffness and Area During Sliding	12
Pseudo-Haptic Heaviness Influenced by the Range of the C/D Ratio and the Position of the C/D Ratio Within a Given Range	12
Comparing Apparent Haptic Motion and Funneling for the Perception of Tactile Animation Illusions On a Circular Tactile Display	12
Representational Similarity Analysis for Tracking Neural Correlates of Haptic Learning on a Multimodal Device	11
“Persuasive Vibrations”: Studying the Influence of Vibration Parameters on Speech Persuasion	11
The Classification and New Trends of Shared Control Strategies in Telerobotic Systems: A Survey	11
A Visuo-Haptic System for Nodule Detection Training: Insights From EEG and Behavioral Analysis	11
Altering Time Perception in Virtual Reality Through Multimodal Visual-Tactile Kappa Effect	11
Mechanofluidic Instability-Driven Wearable Textile Vibrotactor	11
A Comparative Analysis of Smartphone and Standard Tools for Touch Perception Assessment Across Multiple Body Sites	11
Electrotactile Feedback Applications for Hand and Arm Interactions: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Future Directions	11
FingerWrap: A High-Density Finger-Enveloping Tactile Display	10
Editorial: Special Issue: Towards a Transdisciplinary Approach to the Development and Control of Haptic Devices for Human-in-the-Loop Applications	10
Masking Vibrations and Contact Force Affect the Discrimination of Slip Motion Speed in Touch	10
Adaptive Energy Reference Time Domain Passivity Control of Haptic Interfaces	10
Electromagnetic Haptic Feedback System for Teleoperated Robotic Puncture Tasks	10
Using Virtual Objects With Hand-Tracking: The Effects of Visual Congruence and Mid-Air Haptics on Sense of Agency	10
Effects of Physical Hardness on the Perception of Rendered Stiffness in an Encountered-Type Haptic Display	10
Voluminous Fur Stroking Experience Through Interactive Visuo-Haptic Model in Virtual Reality	10
HM-Array: A Novel Haptic Magnetism-Based Leader-Follower Platform for Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery	10
A Hydraulic Haptic Actuator for Simulation of Cardiac Catheters	10
Can a Machine Feel Vibrations?: Predicting Roughness and Emotional Responses to Vibration Tactons via a Neural Network	9
Validation of Snaptics: A Modular Approach to Low-Cost Wearable Multi-Sensory Haptics	9
MateJam: Multi-Material Teeth-Clutching Layer Jamming Actuation for Soft Haptic Glove	9
Spatiotemporal Congruency Modulates Weighting of Visuotactile Information in Displacement Judgments	9
Robust Surface Recognition With the Maximum Mean Discrepancy: Degrading Haptic-Auditory Signals Through Bandwidth and Noise	9
Sensitivity at the Edges of the Finger Enables Mixed Reality Force Feedback	9
Kinesthetic Weight Modulation: The Effects of Whole-Arm Tendon Vibration on the Perceived Heaviness	9
“I See Where This is Going”: A Psychophysical Study of Directional Mid-Air Haptics and Apparent Tactile Motion	9
Perceiving Synchrony: Determining Thermal-Tactile Simultaneity Windows	9
Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Virtual Collisions Combining Vibrotactile and Electrical Muscle Stimulation	9
Local Area Tactile Stimulation Using Interference of Multi-Frequency Airborne Ultrasound	8
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Electrophysiological Correlates for the Detection of Haptic Illusions	8
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Hands-Free Haptic Navigation Devices for Actual Walking	8
ThermalTexture: Temperature-Integrated Surface Rendering Using Thermal Referral Induced by Texture Slip-Feedback	8
A Mechanical Hand-Tracking System With Tactile Feedback Designed for Telemanipulation	8
Deep Pressure Therapy: A Promising Anxiety Treatment for Individuals With High Touch Comfort?	8
Intensity-Adjustable Non-Contact Cold Sensation Presentation Based on the Vortex Effect	8
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Rotational Motion Due to Skin Shear Deformation at Wrist and Elbow	8
Electroencephalography Validation of Object Stiffness Discrimination via Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Prosthetic Sensory Feedback	8
Wrapping Haptic Displays Around Robot Arms to Communicate Learning	8
Effect of Virtual Mass and Time Delay on the Stability of Haptic Rendering	8
Motion Effects: Perceptual Space and Synthesis for Specific Perceptual Properties	8
Biomechanically-Consistent Skin Stretch as an Intuitive Mechanism for Sensory Feedback: A Preliminary Investigation in the Lower Limb	8
Investigating Passive Presentation Paradigms to Approximate Active Haptic Palpation	8
Sound-to-Touch Crossmodal Pitch Matching for Short Sounds	8
Evaluating the Physics and Repeatability of Human Brushers in Delivering Affective Touch	8
Bumps and Dents are Not Perceptually Opposite When Exploring With Lateral Force Cues	8
Human Stabilization of Delay-Induced Instability of Haptic Rendering in a Stiffness Discrimination Task	7
The Influence of Mass and Friction in Teleoperated Tasks	7
Faster Indentation Influences Skin Deformation To Reduce Tactile Discriminability of Compliant Objects	7
Editorial	7
A Wearable Shoulder Skin-Deformation Device Generating Illusory Forces for Posture Correction	7
Real-Time Musical Haptics With Ultra-Wideband: A Study on Latency, Reliability, and Perception	7
From Sight to Touch: Haptic Sensory Integration Can Facilitate Multi-Limb Coordination	7
Origami-Inspired Vibrotactile Actuator (OriVib): Design and Characterization	7
UltLever: Ultrasound-Driven Passive Haptic Actuator Based on Amplifying Radiation Force Using a Simple Lever Mechanism	7
The High/Low Frequency Balance Drives Tactile Perception of Noisy Vibrations	7
Influence of Cooling Rates and Contact Material on Illusory Wetness	7
Human-in-the-Loop Pareto Optimization: Trade-off Characterization for Assist-as-Needed Training and Performance Evaluation	7
2024 Index IEEE Transactions on Haptics Vol. 17	7
Haptic Virtual Fixtures for Telemanipulation Using Control Barrier Functions	7
Reconfigurable Flexible Haptic Interface Using Localized Friction Modulation	7