Paper:
Communication Method of Time Synchronization and Strength Using Haptic Interface
Takashi Asakawa* and Noriyuki Kawarazaki**
*Kinki University Technical College, 7-1 Kasugaoka, Nabari, Mie 518-0459, Japan
**Kanagawa Institute of Technology, 1030 Shimo-Ogino, Atsugi-Shi, Kanagawa 243-0292, Japan

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