Description

Haptic Gloves

Haptic gloves are advanced wearable devices designed to simulate the sense of touch in virtual environments. These gloves provide haptic feedback through vibration, force feedback, and motion tracking, allowing users to feel textures, resistance, and physical interactions within Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and other digital applications.

Haptic gloves use a combination of pressure sensors, actuators, and motion tracking technology to detect hand movements and provide realistic touch sensations. Some high-end models also integrate temperature feedback and electrostimulation to enhance realism.

Common applications of haptic gloves include:

• VR and AR Gaming – Enhancing immersion by allowing users to feel virtual objects.
• Medical Training & Rehabilitation – Simulating surgical procedures and aiding physical therapy.
• Industrial Training & Simulation – Providing hands-on training in a safe virtual environment.
• Remote Collaboration & Robotics – Enabling users to control robotic hands with precision.

Leading companies in the field include HaptX, Manus VR, SenseGlove, and Meta (formerly Facebook Reality Labs).