言語種別 |
英語 |
発行・発表の年月 |
2017 |
形態種別 |
学術研究論文 |
査読 |
査読あり |
標題 |
Development and Evaluation of Vibration and Alternating Temperature Stimuli of a Roller-type Itch-relief Device. |
執筆形態 |
共著 |
掲載誌名 |
International Journal of Affective Engineering |
掲載区分 |
国外 |
出版社・発行元 |
日本感性工学会 |
巻・号・頁 |
16(1),15-20 |
総ページ数 |
6 |
担当区分 |
筆頭著者
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著者・共著者 |
◎R. Watanabe, H. Kajimoto |
概要 |
Painful thermal stimulation is known to inhibit the itch sensation, which is a significant problem for many diseases. We focused on the thermal grill illusion, which is well-known phenomenon that can generate pain or a burning sensation without physical damage; we tried to achieve a similar effect via thermal stimulation at a harmless temperature. We have developed a roller-type itch-relief device. When the device is rolled on the user's skin, the skin is alternately exposed to hot and cold stimuli. In addition, vibration is applied so that a virtual scratching feeling is presented without damaging the skin. This paper evaluates the device by eliciting an itch using a lactic acid solution and then applying the device. Results show that the device is effective in terms of relieving the itch sensation, and the effect continued for 8 minutes. |
DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-16-00020 |