SenseGlove Nova

SenseGlove Nova 2
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality
Type	Haptic Gloves
Subtype	Force Feedback Gloves, Enterprise VR
Platform	Windows, Linux, Android, Unity, Unreal
Creator	SenseGlove
Developer	SenseGlove
Manufacturer	SenseGlove
Announcement Date	2023 (Nova 2)
Release Date	2021 (Nova), 2023 (Nova 2)
Price	$5,000 (Nova), $6,000 (Nova 2)
Website	https://www.senseglove.com/
Versions	SenseGlove Nova, SenseGlove Nova 2
Requires	VR headset, Vive trackers or Quest controllers optional
Predecessor	SenseGlove DK1
Successor	None announced
System
Operating System	Windows, Linux, Android
Chipset	N/A (wireless gloves)
CPU	N/A
GPU	N/A
Storage
Storage	N/A
Memory	N/A
SD Card Slot	No
Display
Display	N/A (input device)
Subpixel Layout	N/A
Peak Brightness	N/A
Resolution	N/A
Pixel Density	N/A
Refresh Rate	60-90Hz communication
Persistence	N/A
Image
Field of View	N/A
Horizontal FoV	N/A
Vertical FoV	N/A
Average Pixel Density	N/A
Peak Pixel Density	N/A
Foveated Rendering	N/A
Optics
Optics	N/A
Ocularity	N/A
IPD Range	N/A
Adjustable Diopter	N/A
Passthrough	N/A
Tracking
Tracking	6 DOF finger tracking
Tracking Frequency	60-90Hz
Base Stations	Optional (Vive trackers/Quest controllers)
Eye Tracking	N/A
Face Tracking	N/A
Hand Tracking	Yes (primary function)
Body Tracking	No
Rotational Tracking	Finger orientation
Positional Tracking	Via external trackers
Update Rate	60-90Hz
Tracking Volume	VR play space
Play Space	Room-scale
Latency	<10ms force feedback response
Audio
Audio	N/A
Microphone	N/A
3.5mm Audio Jack	N/A
Camera	N/A
Connectivity
Connectivity	2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth
Ports	USB Type-C (charging)
Wired Video	N/A
Wireless Video	N/A
WiFi	No
Bluetooth	Yes (pairing)
Power	3,450mAh lithium-ion battery (Nova 2)
Battery Capacity	3,450mAh
Battery Life	~3 hours average simulation
Charge Time	N/A
Device
Dimensions	Glove form factor
Weight	Lightweight
Material	Exoskeleton + textile
Headstrap	N/A
Haptics	Yes (force feedback + vibrotactile + palm pressure)
Color	Blue/Black
Sensors	Finger tracking sensors, force sensors
Input	Hand/finger tracking, haptic feedback
Compliance	Enterprise certified

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The SenseGlove Nova 2 is a professional haptic virtual reality glove system developed by SenseGlove, with the original Nova released in late 2021 at $5,000 and the Nova 2 following in 2023 at $6,000. Designed for enterprise training simulations and virtual prototyping, the SenseGlove Nova series features magnetic brake force feedback technology that delivers up to 20 Newtons of resistive force per finger within 10 milliseconds—creating the sensation that virtual objects are physically present in the user's hand. The Nova 2 expands on the original with Active Contact Feedback, a haptic strap that applies pressure to the palm for enhanced object interaction realism, plus additional vibrotactile Linear Resonant Actuators (LRAs) on the thumb, index fingertips, and palm. The gloves provide 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) finger tracking across the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, communicating wirelessly at 60-90Hz via 2.4GHz connection with approximately 3 hours of battery life from the 3,450mAh battery. While the gloves lack onboard positional tracking, they include mounts for HTC Vive trackers or Quest Touch controllers for full 6DOF hand position in VR space. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Android, with Unity and Unreal Engine plugins plus native C++ API, the SenseGlove Nova is used by enterprises including Volkswagen (manufacturing assembly training), MedVR (medical training), Extend Robotics (telerobotics), and the Royal Netherlands Army (equipment assembly training). Academic institutions qualify for a 20% discount through the Academic Programme.

History and Development

SenseGlove Origins

Company background:

Dutch startup
Founded 2017
Haptic glove focus
Enterprise VR priority

SenseGlove DK1

First product:

Development Kit
Exoskeleton design
Force feedback introduction
Enterprise pilot

Nova Release (2021)

Commercial product:

Wireless design
Compact form factor
$5,000 price point
Enterprise deployment

Nova 2 Release (2023)

Enhanced version:

Active Contact Feedback
Palm haptics
Additional LRAs
$6,000 price point

Design Philosophy

Force Feedback Priority

Touch sensation:

Real object resistance
Physical boundaries
Grasp simulation
Weight perception

Wireless Operation

Freedom design:

No tethering
Room-scale movement
PC or standalone pairing
Practical enterprise use

Enterprise Focus

Market positioning:

Professional training
Design validation
Industrial applications
ROI-driven use cases

Modular Tracking

Position flexibility:

Vive tracker mounts
Quest controller mounts
Tracker-agnostic
Platform flexibility

Force Feedback Technology

Magnetic Brake System

Force mechanism:

Type: Passive magnetic brake
DOF: 4× 1 DOF modules
Fingers: Thumb, index, middle, ring
Per-finger force feedback

Force Specifications

Resistance capability:

Maximum force: 20N per finger
Response time: Within 10ms
Equivalent to 2kg brick per finger
Realistic object solidity

How It Works

Sensation creation:

Finger movement triggers brake
Magnetic resistance applied
Virtual boundary enforced
Object presence simulated

Vibrotactile Feedback

LRA Actuators

Vibration system:

Thumb tip: 1 LRA
Index tip: 1 LRA
Palm: 2 LRA (Nova 2)
Linear Resonant Actuators

Feedback Types

Sensation variety:

Surface texture
Button press confirmation
Collision feedback
Interaction response

Active Contact Feedback (Nova 2)

Palm Pressure

New feature:

Haptic strap on palm
Pressure application
Object weight sensation
Lifelike interaction

Enhanced Realism

Improvement:

Palm sensation
Grasping feedback
Object presence
Immersion enhancement

Finger Tracking

6 DOF Tracking

Articulation:

Thumb: 2 DOF
Index: 2 DOF
Middle: 1 DOF
Ring: 1 DOF
Total 6 DOF per hand

Tracking Method

Detection system:

Internal sensors
Finger position
Flexion measurement
Real-time capture

Positional Tracking

External Trackers Required

Position detection:

No onboard position tracking
Requires external trackers
Mounting points included
Full 6DOF with trackers

Tracker Compatibility

Supported devices:

HTC Vive Trackers
Quest Touch Controllers
SteamVR Base Stations
Quest inside-out tracking

Wireless Communication

2.4GHz Wireless

Connection:

Frequency: 2.4GHz
Proprietary serial
Low latency
Reliable link

Refresh Rate

Update speed:

Rate: 60-90Hz
Real-time updates
Smooth tracking
Responsive feedback

Battery

Battery Specifications

Power system (Nova 2):

Capacity: 3,450mAh
Type: Lithium-Ion
Life: ~3 hours average simulation
USB Type-C charging

Software Platform

SDK

Development tools:

SenseGlove SDK
Free for customers
Integration libraries
Documentation

Engine Plugins

Development platforms:

Unity: Native plugin
Unreal Engine: Native plugin
C++ API: Native access
Cross-engine support

OS Compatibility

Supported systems:

Windows: Full support
Linux: Supported
Android: Supported
Multi-platform

VR Headset Compatibility

Standalone Headsets

Wireless VR:

Meta Quest 2
Meta Quest 3
Meta Quest Pro
Standalone pairing

PC VR

Tethered systems:

Valve Index
HTC Vive series
HP Reverb G2
PC VR via Bluetooth

Enterprise Applications

Manufacturing Training

Industrial use:

Example: Volkswagen
Assembly training
Procedure practice
Skill development

Medical Training

Healthcare:

Example: MedVR
Surgical simulation
Procedure training
Risk-free practice

Telerobotics

Remote operation:

Example: Extend Robotics
Robot control
Haptic feedback loop
Remote manipulation

Military

Defense training:

Example: Royal Netherlands Army
Equipment assembly
Training engineering
Skill transfer

Pricing

Nova (Original)

First generation:

Price: $5,000 per pair
Bulk discount (10+): $3,500/pair
Enterprise customers
Professional use

Nova 2