Haptic applications for molecular structure manipulation

J Mol Graph Model. 2007 Mar;25(6):801-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2006.07.005. Epub 2006 Jul 14.

Abstract

We describe the application of haptic technology to enhance the information available in chemical systems, specifically related to computational drug design. These methods are designed to build upon the visual information presented by molecular viewers and add the sensation of touch, or force feedback. The addition of sensory input can aid in the analysis of molecular structures and the understanding of intermolecular interactions by delivering chemically relevant forces to the end user.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Computer Graphics
  • Drug Design
  • Molecular Structure*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry*
  • Software

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations