Touch and Learn: A Gamified VR-Haptics Framework for Skillfull Palpation Training

Abstract. Medical and nursing education plays a key role in preparing students for clinical challenges. To overcome equipment and resource limitations, researchers explore accessible methods like virtual reality (VR) and haptic feedback. This work presents a gamified palpation simulation—focused on deep and light palpation—integrated with a haptic glove (WEART G1) and an evaluation system. Built in Unity, the system enables users to feel virtual patient interactions while recording data for expert comparison. User testing and feedback support ongoing improvements to training effectiveness.

Lesquerré-Caudebez, B., Sanfilippo, F. (2026). Touch and Learn: A Gamified VR-Haptics Framework for Skillfull Palpation Training. In: Lau, D., Siarry, P. (eds) Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Biomechatronics and Robotics in Healthcare (BioMRH 2025). BioMRH 2025. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 1790. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-14929-9_2