HaptX
HaptX is a company based in the U.S. that makes haptic gloves for 3D human computer-interaction.[1]
HaptX' gloves are large and require a wired connection to a device that drives the haptic actuation. They use haptic technology to convey a sense of touch to the wearer, allowing a wearer to feel virtual objects.[2] The gloves are compatible with SteamVR lighthouse tracking using Vive trackers.[3] HaptX' gloves use microfluidic actuators.[4][5][1] HaptX' technology consists of a silicone skin inside the glove that has compressed air pushed through it, which makes contact with the wearer's skin.[6]
HaptX has developed a few different models of haptic gloves. HaptX' development kit 2 gloves use magnetic tracking to track the 6DOF position and orientation of each fingertip relative to the palm.[7][6]
The co-founder of the company is Jake Rubin.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Perret, Jérôme; Vander Poorten, Emmanuel (2018). Touching Virtual Reality: A Review of Haptic Gloves. ACTUATOR 2018; 16th International Conference on New Actuators. Bremen, Germany. pp. 1–5. ISBN 978-3-8007-4675-0.
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- ^ Kelly, Erron (2022-10-25). "Haptx's new G1 Gloves are cutting edge and much cheaper". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ Soper, Taylor (2021-07-20). "HaptX raises another $12M for high-tech gloves, relocates HQ back to Seattle". GeekWire. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ a b Boland, Mike (2022-04-29). "AWE USA 2025". The World's #1 XR Event. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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- ^ Lang, Ben (2017-11-20). "Hands-on: HaptX Glove Delivers Impressively Detailed Micro-pneumatic Haptics, Force Feedback". Road to VR. Retrieved 2025-05-08.