Manipulating device

Abstract

There is provided a manipulating device that is capable of expressing force-like tactile senses. The manipulating device includes a plurality of link shafts, a plurality of node mechanisms that cooperate with the plurality of link shafts in providing a grid shape, the plurality of node mechanisms holding ends of at least two or more of the link shafts of the plurality of link shafts such that the at least two or more of the link shafts are variable in posture, and a vibrating structure for vibrating the manipulating device, depending on a state of at least either one of the plurality of node mechanisms.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.