WEART TouchDIVER Series: Haptic Technology That Lets You Feel Hot and Cold, Track Fingers in VR
WEART’s TouchDIVER series is redefining immersion in virtual and augmented reality with advanced haptic gloves that allow you to feel temperatures, track finger movements with precision, and experience unparalleled force feedback. Whether you're exploring immersive training environments or prototyping in VR, the TouchDIVER series delivers the tactile sensations that elevate XR interactions to the next level.
Weart Best for...
XR Training: Elevate training with tactile feedback that replicates real-world tools, materials, and environments.
Virtual Prototyping: Experience the shape, texture, and weight of digital models before physical production.
Teleoperations: Enable operators to feel resistance and manipulate objects with precision in remote environments.
Immersive Marketing: Engage customers with virtual products they can touch and explore.
Medical Simulations: Provide medical trainees with realistic sensations during virtual procedures and practice.
Applications of the TouchDIVER Haptic Gloves Series
The TouchDIVER series brings a new dimension to industries that require precision, realism, and immersion. From industrial safety training to luxury product experiences, WEART’s haptic gloves empower professionals to engage with virtual objects in a way that mimics physical interactions.
Industrial Use: Provide workers with tactile training in controlled, risk-free environments.
Product Design: Let designers "feel" their prototypes before they move to production.
Retail & Marketing: Engage customers with haptic-enhanced virtual product trials, boosting interaction and retention.
Weart TouchDIVER G1
The TouchDIVER G1 is the first generation of WEART’s groundbreaking haptic gloves, bringing the sense of touch into XR experiences through force feedback, texture rendering, and thermal cues. With finger tracking and lightweight design, the G1 allows users to experience the physical properties of virtual objects—perfect for applications in training, simulation, and design prototyping.
Key Features of TouchDIVER G1
Force Feedback: High-speed resolution providing realistic tactile sensations.
Thermal Cues: Feel temperatures from 15°C to 42°C, simulating real-world warmth or coolness.
Precision Tracking: Track finger movements for natural interactions.
Lightweight Design: <200g, comfortable for extended use.
The TouchDIVER Pro takes haptics to the next level, designed specifically for professional applications where realism and precision are critical. Featuring six actuation points—including the palm—the Pro model offers a more detailed and lifelike interaction with virtual environments. Its multimodal feedback system allows users to feel not only the force and texture of objects but also their temperature, making it perfect for training, prototyping, and teleoperations.
Key Features of Pro:
Six Actuation Points: Covers all five fingers and the palm for enhanced tactile realism.
Full Hand Tracking: Tracks complex gestures with 0.6-degree precision.
Zero Setup Time: Easy to wear, no adapters required, and hot-swappable batteries.
Connectivity: Supports WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and tethered versions for low latency.
SDK: Fast integration into XR projects with Unity and Unreal Engine.
Comparison Table: TouchDIVER G1 vs. TouchDIVER Pro
Feature
TouchDIVER G1
TouchDIVER Pro
Actuation Points
3 (Thumb, Index, Middle)
6 (All Fingers + Palm)
Force Feedback
Yes
Yes
Texture Rendering
Yes
Yes
Thermal Cues
Yes (15°C - 42°C)
Yes (15°C - 42°C)
Tracking Precision
Basic Finger Tracking
0.6-Degree Precision Full-Hand
Weight
<200g
200g
Connectivity
Tethered Only
WiFi, BLE, Tethered
SDK Support
Unity, Unreal
Unity, Unreal + Advanced API
Battery
Wired
Hot-swappable Battery
Price
$2,700 (Single) / $5,400 (Pair)
$4,900 (Pair, Pre-order)
Use Cases for TouchDIVER Series
Industrial Training
In high-risk environments, TouchDIVER enables workers to train with machinery and tools in a virtual space that mimics real-world conditions. The haptic feedback provides a realistic sense of touch, resistance, and force, making training safer and more effective.
Medical Simulations
Medical professionals can practice complex procedures using TouchDIVER, experiencing realistic feedback for tissues, surgical instruments, and organs. This lifelike feedback enhances learning and helps develop muscle memory and precision, crucial for successful surgeries.
Virtual Prototyping
Designers and engineers can interact with their virtual prototypes in real time, feeling the weight, texture, and flexibility of their creations before physical production. This allows for rapid iteration and fine-tuning, improving design outcomes and saving time and resources.
Immersive Marketing
Brands can engage customers in virtual product experiences that feel real. With TouchDIVER, potential buyers can feel the textures and shapes of products in virtual environments, driving deeper engagement and enhancing customer experiences.
Teleoperations
Operators controlling remote robotic systems can benefit from the TouchDIVER's tactile feedback, providing sensations like pressure, resistance, and texture. This feedback enhances precision and control in hazardous or distant environments, such as space exploration or underwater repairs.
AI & Robotics
TouchDIVER is revolutionizing AI & robotics by enabling real-time tactile feedback in robotic teleoperations and AI-driven tasks. In situations where robots are used for complex operations—such as remote surgeries or delicate assembly tasks—the glove allows human operators to "feel" what the robot is interacting with. This integration enhances precision, decision-making, and control in both collaborative and autonomous robotic systems.
AI-Assisted Robotics Training
TouchDIVER also enhances the training of AI models in robotic systems. By providing human-like tactile feedback during AI-assisted operations, the glove allows trainers to adjust robotic movements with greater precision, contributing to more refined and capable AI systems. Whether for medical robotics, industrial automation, or delicate manufacturing, the TouchDIVER offers a critical tactile interface between humans, AI, and robots.
How to Integrate Haptic Technology in XR: Best Practices
1. Apply Contact Force and Pressure Ensure objects feel realistic by adjusting the force feedback based on the pressure applied. Softer materials like a cushion should feel different from harder ones like a metal surface.
2. Activate Interactive Objects Use vibrations or temperature changes to signal when an object is being used. For example, a virtual tool like a blender could vibrate more intensely as the speed increases.
3. Make Objects Explorable by Hand Let users feel the textures of objects, such as the smoothness of marble or the roughness of fabric. Combine this with thermal cues for enhanced realism.
4. Create Interactive Effects Combine multiple tactile sensations, such as heat and vibration, to simulate complex interactions like a short circuit or overheating equipment.
5. Vary Thermal Properties Introduce thermal feedback for objects that change temperature over time, like a drill heating up during prolonged use, adding another layer of realism.
TouchDIVER SDK: Integrating Haptics Into Your XR Project
WEART offers a developer-friendly SDK for Unity and Unreal Engine, allowing for fast integration of haptic technology into any XR experience. The TouchDIVER SDK includes tools for creating detailed tactile feedback, from force feedback and texture rendering to thermal cues.
Key SDK Features:
Real-Time Haptic Calculation: Generate haptic feedback based on interactions with virtual objects in real-time.
Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Quickly add tactile properties to digital objects without coding.
Low-Level API: Available in C# and C++ for advanced customization and integration with other systems.
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