Tactile sensation reproduction apparatus

A tactile sensation reproduction apparatus, comprising:

• an input device;
• a control unit;
• and
• a display panel that is controlled by the control unit,
• wherein the input device includes
• an operation body that is moved forward and backward by a pressing operation by a finger,
• a detection member that detects a moved position of the operation body, and
• a motor that provides a force to the operation body,
• wherein the display panel displays a simulation image of a hand and a finger and a simulation image of an object to be touched by a hand or a finger,
• wherein the control unit stores information regarding a reaction force when a hand or a finger touches the object to be touched, and
• wherein when the control unit detects that the operation body is pressed by a finger by a detection signal from the detection member, the control unit controls an output of the motor such that a force that stimulates the reaction force in accordance with the moved distance of the operation body is applied to the hand or the finger from the operation body.