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Teslasuit Glove
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality, Haptics
Type VR Controller
Subtype Haptic Glove, Force Feedback Glove
Platform SteamVR, proprietary SDK
Creator Teslasuit
Developer Teslasuit
Manufacturer Teslasuit
Announcement Date CES 2020
Release Date 2020
Price Enterprise pricing (not disclosed)
Website https://teslasuit.io/
Versions Teslasuit Glove (TESLAGLOVE)
Requires VR headset (HTC Vive, etc.), PC, optional Teslasuit
Predecessor None
Successor Updated versions
System
Operating System Windows (SDK)
Chipset Custom haptic controller
CPU Embedded processor
GPU N/A
HPU Haptic processing unit
Storage
Storage N/A
Memory N/A
SD Card Slot No
Display
Display N/A
Subpixel Layout N/A
Peak Brightness N/A
Resolution N/A
Pixel Density N/A
Refresh Rate N/A
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 Yes (motion capture)
Tracking Frequency High frequency
Base Stations Optional (Vive Tracker compatible)
Eye Tracking N/A
Face Tracking N/A
Hand Tracking Yes (full finger/hand MoCap)
Body Tracking Syncs with Teslasuit full body
Rotational Tracking Yes
Positional Tracking Yes (with Vive Tracker)
Update Rate Real-time
Tracking Volume Room-scale
Play Space Roomscale
Latency Low latency
Audio
Audio N/A
Microphone N/A
3.5mm Audio Jack N/A
Camera N/A
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi (wireless), USB (charging)
Ports USB charging
Wired Video N/A
Wireless Video N/A
WiFi Yes (connection to suit/PC)
Bluetooth N/A
Power Internal battery
Battery Capacity Not specified
Battery Life Not specified
Charge Time Not specified
Device
Dimensions Glove form factor
Weight Lightweight (not specified)
Material Exoskeleton, textile, electronics
Headstrap N/A
Haptics Yes (electrostimulation + force feedback)
Color Black/Gray
Sensors Resistive bending sensors, IMU, biometric sensors
Input Finger/hand motion capture, haptic feedback output
Compliance CE, enterprise standards

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The Teslasuit Glove (also known as TESLAGLOVE) is a professional haptic feedback and motion capture glove system developed by Teslasuit, announced at CES 2020 as a companion to the Teslasuit full-body haptic suit. The Teslasuit Glove represents one of the most advanced commercial haptic hand devices, combining three key technologies: electrostimulation haptics with a 3×3 array on each finger (90+ total channels—more than the 80 channels in the entire Teslasuit body suit) enabling users to feel virtual textures naturally, motorized force feedback exoskeleton delivering up to 9 Newtons of force (2.8-3.3 kg*cm torque) that physically stops the user's hand when touching virtual objects, and driftless motion capture using encoder-based resistive bending sensors plus IMU for precise finger and wrist tracking without the drift common to other motion capture systems. The glove also includes real-time biometric monitoring of heart rate, stress level, and emotional state. Designed for enterprise applications in mining, oil and gas, energy, hazardous manufacturing, and military training, the Teslasuit Glove connects wirelessly via Wi-Fi to the Teslasuit or PC, and can integrate with HTC Vive Trackers for positional tracking in room-scale VR environments.

History and Development

Teslasuit Background

Company origins:

  • Full-body haptic suit pioneer
  • Founded for immersive VR
  • Professional/enterprise focus
  • Haptic technology leaders

CES 2020 Announcement

Glove introduction:

  • Companion to Teslasuit body
  • Complete haptic solution
  • Force feedback innovation
  • Enterprise applications

Technology Foundation

Building on Teslasuit:

  • Electrostimulation expertise
  • Motion capture technology
  • Biometric integration
  • Professional platforms

Enterprise Focus

Target markets:

  • Mining and oil/gas
  • Energy sector
  • Hazardous manufacturing
  • Military and training

Design Philosophy

Triple Technology Integration

Combined systems:

  • Electrostimulation haptics
  • Force feedback exoskeleton
  • Motion capture tracking
  • Biometric monitoring

True Touch Sensation

Haptic realism:

  • Feel virtual textures
  • Physical resistance
  • Pressure simulation
  • Natural interaction

Professional Training

Enterprise applications:

  • Hazardous environment training
  • Skill development
  • Safety procedures
  • Risk-free practice

Teslasuit Integration

Ecosystem design:

  • Pairs with body suit
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Unified experience
  • Complete solution

Haptic Technology

Electrostimulation Haptics

Tactile feedback system:

  • 3×3 array per finger
  • 90+ total channels (fingers)
  • Additional palm/wrist channels
  • More than entire body suit (80)

Texture Sensation

Touch capability:

  • Feel virtual surfaces
  • Texture differentiation
  • Pressure perception
  • Material simulation

Haptic Displays

Finger feedback:

  • Per-finger sensation
  • Localized feedback
  • Precise tactile info
  • Natural touch feeling

Force Feedback

Exoskeleton System

Physical resistance:

  • Motorized mechanism
  • Finger movement resistance
  • Object interaction
  • Physical boundaries

Force Specifications

Performance:

  • Force: 9 Newtons maximum
  • Torque: 2.8-3.3 kg*cm
  • Per-finger actuation
  • Realistic resistance

Object Interaction

Virtual touch:

  • Wall/surface resistance
  • Object grasping
  • Weight simulation
  • Physical feedback

Physical Boundaries

Movement limitation:

  • Stops hand at virtual surfaces
  • Object collision
  • Realistic interaction
  • Immersive touch

Motion Capture

Driftless Tracking

Encoder-based system:

  • Resistive bending sensors
  • No drift over time
  • Accurate over sessions
  • Professional reliability

Finger Tracking

Detailed capture:

  • Individual finger tracking
  • Bend detection
  • Position accuracy
  • Fine motor capture

IMU Integration

Orientation sensing:

  • Palm orientation
  • Wrist tracking
  • 6DoF hand motion
  • Complete coverage

Teslasuit Sync

Full body integration:

  • Syncs with body suit
  • Complete avatar
  • Unified tracking
  • Professional mocap

Biometric Monitoring

Integrated Sensors

Health monitoring:

  • Heart rate tracking
  • Stress level detection
  • Emotional state sensing
  • Real-time data

Training Applications

Biometric use cases:

  • Performance assessment
  • Stress response training
  • Physiological feedback
  • Training optimization

Data Collection

Analytics capability:

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Session recording
  • Analysis tools
  • Performance metrics

Connectivity

Wireless Operation

Untethered use:

  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Cable-free operation
  • Freedom of movement
  • Professional wireless

Teslasuit Connection

Ecosystem integration:

  • Pairs with body suit
  • Unified system
  • Data synchronization
  • Complete solution

VR Integration

Headset compatibility:

  • HTC Vive Tracker compatible
  • SteamVR ecosystem
  • Room-scale tracking
  • Professional VR

PC Connection

Standalone use:

  • Direct PC connection
  • SDK integration
  • Application development
  • Without body suit

Physical Design

Exoskeleton Form

Construction:

  • Lightweight exoskeleton
  • Hand coverage
  • Finger articulation
  • Comfortable fit

Materials

Build quality:

  • Professional materials
  • Durable construction
  • Flexible components
  • Extended use

Ergonomics

Comfort:

  • Natural hand position
  • Movement freedom
  • Extended sessions
  • Training suitable

Software Platform

Teslasuit SDK

Development tools:

  • API access
  • Application development
  • Unity integration
  • Unreal support

Haptic Content

Feedback design:

  • Haptic patterns
  • Texture libraries
  • Force profiles
  • Custom creation

Biometric API

Data access:

  • Real-time vitals
  • Stress metrics
  • Analysis tools
  • Training integration

Enterprise Applications

Mining

Resource extraction:

  • Equipment operation training
  • Safety procedures
  • Hazard response
  • Skill development

Oil and Gas

Energy sector:

  • Rig operations
  • Emergency procedures
  • Equipment handling
  • Safety training

Manufacturing

Industrial training:

  • Hazardous material handling
  • Assembly procedures
  • Safety protocols
  • Quality control

Military

Defense applications:

  • Combat training
  • Equipment operation
  • Medical procedures
  • Situational training

Healthcare

Medical training:

  • Surgical simulation
  • Procedure training
  • Rehabilitation
  • Motor skill development

Comparison with Other Haptic Gloves

Feature Teslasuit Glove HaptX Gloves Manus VR Gloves
Haptic Type Electrostimulation + Force Pneumatic + Force Vibration
Force Feedback Yes (9N) Yes No
Texture Feeling Yes (90+ channels) Yes No
Motion Capture Yes (driftless) Yes Yes
Biometrics Yes No No
Wireless Yes (Wi-Fi) Tethered Wireless
Full Body Sync Yes (Teslasuit) No Optional

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

  • Electrostimulation haptics (90+ channels, more than body suit)
  • Force feedback exoskeleton (9N, 2.8-3.3 kg*cm)
  • Driftless motion capture
  • Integrated biometric monitoring
  • Wireless Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Teslasuit full-body sync
  • Professional-grade quality

Limitations

  • Enterprise pricing (not disclosed)
  • Not consumer available
  • Requires professional deployment
  • Complex integration
  • Limited availability
  • Professional training required
  • Ecosystem dependency

Technical Specifications Summary

Specification Details
Haptic Type Electrostimulation (3×3/finger) + Force feedback
Haptic Channels 90+ (fingers) plus palm/wrist
Force Feedback 9N maximum, 2.8-3.3 kg*cm torque
Motion Capture Driftless (encoder + resistive sensors + IMU)
Biometrics Heart rate, stress, emotional state
Connectivity Wi-Fi wireless
Tracking Integration HTC Vive Tracker compatible
Body Sync Teslasuit compatible
Target Enterprise/professional

See Also

References

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