CES: Haptic VR glove

Author: EIS Release Date: Feb 28, 2020

BeBop Sensors, the smart fabric sensor specialist, will display the Forte Data Glove – a VR haptic glove – at the show.

 

It is designed for Oculus Quest, Oculus Link, Oculus Rift S, Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive Cosmos, HTC Vive Pro, HTC Focus Plus, and Varjo VR headset technology.

 

The gloves provide touch feedback and make users feel like the virtual world is tangible for more realistic and safer training for business and enhanced VR gaming experiences.

 

Features:

 

• Hand tracking ties natively into each system’s translation system.
• Top-of-the-line finger tracking supplied by Bebop Sensors’ fabric sensors.
• Unparalleled haptic feelings for hitting buttons, turning knobs, opening doors, etc. for touch sensations in VR/AR.
• All versions are available for purchase right away and price competitively.
• Comfortable, universal open palm design design fits most people.
• Cleanable, hygienic and breathable with waterproof sensors.
• Powerful haptics for an intuitive feel of different textures and surfaces.
• Long battery life for all day use.
• Fast sensor speeds at 160Hz with instantaneous response.
• 9 degree IMU (Inertial Measurement Units) provide extremely low drift and reliable pre-blended accelerometer and gyro sensor data.
• 6 haptic actuators are located on 4 fingertips, the thumb, and the palm.
• Up to 16 unique haptic sound files can be resident on the glove with new files rapidly uploaded over Bluetooth or USB.