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Motion Capture

MANUS Metagloves Pro

By MANUS

Professional motion capture gloves using MANUS Electro Magnetic Field tracking to capture detailed finger movement without optical occlusion. 25 degrees of freedom at 120 Hz, 30 ms wired latency, detachable top modules, swappable batteries, and persistent calibration profiles.

Compatible with Windows · Linux · Unity · Unreal Engine
$ 6,315.00

Hardware only. MANUS Core 3 licences are sold separately and can be added below.

Software Licenses: No License

Size: XS

Add-ons

MANUS Core 3 Software License

MANUS Core 3 is the central software hub for MANUS gloves...

$ 2,124.00

MANUS Core 3 License Upgrade

Expand an existing MANUS Core 3 license with the integrat...

$ 1,416.00

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  • Software licences are uploaded directly to the glove dongle.
  • MANUS Core 3 licences purchased 1 January 2026 or later include multi-actor functionality.
  • Third-party adapters, including VIVE and Xsens, are sold separately.

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Global Fulfillment

Shipped worldwide

Features

  • DRIFT-FREE EMF TRACKING—Five 6-DoF electromagnetic sensors per glove capture every finger joint with repeatable accuracy — no cameras, no occlusion, no drift.
  • LOW-LATENCY DATA—30 ms wired / 50 ms wireless motion-to-data latency at a 120 Hz sampling rate, with signal latency at or below 7.5 ms.
  • BUILT FOR MOCAP PIPELINES—Integrations with Xsens, OptiTrack, Qualisys and Vicon, plus streaming into Unreal Engine, Unity and MotionBuilder and export to FBX and CSV.
  • SWAPPABLE BATTERIES—Four batteries ship in the box and swap in seconds, each giving up to 3 hours of runtime — keep a spare on the charging station and never stop a session.
  • MODULAR & SERVICEABLE—Detachable top modules with replaceable textile gloves in four sizes (XS to L) keep multi-user deployments hygienic and repairable.

Technical Specifications

Everything you need to know about tracking, performance, connectivity, and deployment hardware.

Tracking & Motion Capture

Tracking Technology i
Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Sensors per Glove
5 x 6 DoF fingertip sensors
Degrees of Freedom
25 DoF full hand tracking
Sampling Rate
120 Hz
Occlusion
None, sensor-based
Calibration
Persistent user profiles

Performance

Signal Latency
7.5 ms or less
Motion-to-Data Latency
30 ms wired / 50 ms wireless
Setup Time
Approximately 1 minute per glove
Multi-user Workflows
Supported

Connectivity

Wired Connection
USB-C (USB 2.0)
Wireless Connection
MANUS wireless dongle
Wireless Protocol
Bluetooth Low Energy 5
Wireless Range
Up to 15 m (49 ft)

Power

Battery Type
Swappable battery system
Battery Life
Up to 3 hours per battery
Batteries Included
4
Charging Time
Approximately 2 hours
Charging Method
USB-C or MANUS Charging Station

Physical & Software

Weight
Approximately 154 g per glove
Sizes
XS, S, M, L
Glove Type
Full-finger textile with integrated fingertip sensors
Software
MANUS Core 3 compatible

Product details

Overview

The MANUS Metagloves Pro are professional-grade motion capture gloves designed for high-precision finger tracking, reliable hand data, and repeatable motion capture across robotics, XR, research, simulation, and animation workflows.

Powered by MANUS’ advanced Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) tracking, Metagloves Pro capture detailed finger movement without optical occlusion, making them ideal for applications where hand motion must be tracked accurately even when cameras, markers, or line-of-sight tracking are limited.

With detachable top modules, swappable batteries, persistent calibration profiles, and support for multi-user glove textiles, Metagloves Pro scale from individual research setups to full production environments.

Features
  1. High-Precision EMF Tracking: Advanced EMF fingertip tracking captures detailed hand and finger motion with high accuracy, low latency, and no optical occlusion.
  2. 25 Degrees of Freedom: Captures a full anatomical hand model, including joint-level movement and subtle finger motion for detailed digital hand reconstruction.
  3. Fast Calibration: Persistent calibration profiles help reduce setup time and allow users to move between sessions, takes, glove textiles, or battery swaps with minimal interruption.
  4. Detachable Top Module: The electronics are built into a removable top module, allowing teams to share modules across different glove textiles and user sizes.
  5. Modular & Scalable Design: Swappable glove textiles, interchangeable batteries, and replaceable components support multi-user labs, production teams, and long-running research environments.
  6. Wired or Wireless Operation: Use USB-C for wired workflows or the MANUS wireless dongle for Bluetooth-based wireless operation up to 15 meters, depending on the environment.
  7. Professional Pipeline Integration: Stream glove data into Unreal Engine, Unity, MotionBuilder, Xsens MVN, OptiTrack, Qualisys, and other supported workflows, or export data for production and analysis.
  8. SDK & Custom Workflows: MANUS Core and SDK support allow teams to build custom integrations for robotics, XR interaction, motion science, digital twins, and AI training pipelines.
Technical Specifications
  • Tracking Technology: 5 EMF fingertip sensors with 6 DOF tracking
  • Data Output: 3-axis positional and 3-axis rotational data
  • Degrees of Freedom: 25 DOF anatomical hand tracking
  • Sampling Rate: 120Hz
  • Motion-to-Data Latency: 30ms wired / 50ms wireless
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0 Type-C wired connection
  • Wireless Communication: MANUS wireless dongle via Bluetooth 5.0
  • Wireless Range: Up to 15 meters / 49 feet, depending on environment
  • Battery Type: Interchangeable Metagloves Pro battery
  • Battery Life: Up to 3 hours of continuous use
  • Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours
  • Charging: USB Type-C, 5V / 0.5A
  • Weight: 167 grams / 5.88 oz per medium glove with electronics and battery
  • Glove Type: Full-finger textile glove
  • Available Sizes: Multiple glove sizes available
  • Software: MANUS Core 3 compatible
Tracking Environment Note

MANUS Metagloves Pro use Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) tracking to deliver high-precision finger movement data. Like other EMF-based tracking systems, performance can be affected by strong magnetic fields, large conductive metal objects, magnetized tools, motors, or nearby electronic devices that interfere with the local tracking field.

For best results, avoid operating the gloves directly against large metal objects, active motors, magnetized tools, or electronics that may generate magnetic interference. In these environments, users may experience temporary tracking jitter, drift, or reduced positional accuracy. Performance typically improves when the gloves are moved away from the interfering object or device.

In the Box
  • MANUS Metagloves Pro sensor gloves, left and right
  • Metagloves Pro top modules
  • MANUS wireless dongle
  • Swappable batteries
  • USB-C cables
  • Reflective optical markers
  • Getting Started Guide
  • Travel case

Note: Third-party adapters, including VIVE and Xsens adapters, are sold separately.

Software licenses are uploaded directly to the glove dongle / Bluetooth receiver.

All MANUS Core 3 software licenses purchased January 1, 2026 or later include multi-actor functionality.

Use Cases

MANUS Metagloves Pro are ideal for detailed finger tracking in robotics research, teleoperation, VR training, motion capture, digital twins, motion science, ergonomic analysis, virtual prototyping, and human-machine interaction research.

For robotics and embodied AI workflows, the gloves provide high-fidelity human hand data that can support dexterous manipulation research, demonstration capture, imitation learning, and remote control of robotic hands.

FAQ

Are MANUS Metagloves Pro fully magnetically immune?
No. MANUS Metagloves Pro use EMF tracking, which is highly accurate in normal operating environments but can be affected by strong magnetic fields, large metal objects, magnetized tools, motors, or nearby electronics.

Can I use the gloves while holding metal objects?
Light interaction with small metal objects may work depending on the object and environment, but holding or working directly against conductive or magnetized metal may cause temporary tracking jitter, drift, or reduced accuracy.

What types of objects can interfere with EMF tracking?
Large metal surfaces, magnetized tools, active motors, robotic hardware, industrial machines, and electronic devices can interfere with the tracking field and affect sensor accuracy.

How do I get the best tracking performance?
Use the gloves in an open tracking area, keep the hand modules and fingertip sensors away from strong magnetic sources, and test the setup before production use if your workflow involves metal tools, robotic hands, or industrial equipment.

Are the gloves good for robotics and teleoperation?
Yes. Metagloves Pro are widely used for robotics research, teleoperation, motion data capture, and dexterous manipulation workflows. If the robot, tool, or workcell contains significant metal or active electronics, we recommend testing the gloves in the final environment and adjusting the setup to reduce interference.

Need More Than Hardware?

Knoxlabs also handles the deployment.

Device setup
MDM enrollment
Asset tagging
Shipping coordination
User onboarding
XR deployment consulting

FAQ

Which headsets and platforms are compatible?
Metagloves Pro work with Meta Quest 3 / 3S (via adapters), SteamVR and VIVE Trackers, OpenXR, and mocap systems from Xsens, OptiTrack, Qualisys, and Vicon. Adapter sets for each tracking setup are available as add-ons.
Do the gloves work wirelessly?
Yes. The MANUS wireless dongle connects over Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of up to 15 m (49 ft) and 50 ms motion-to-data latency. Wired USB-C brings latency down to 30 ms.
Which software license do I need?
Every pair runs on MANUS Core 3. Depending on your pipeline you can add license upgrades — XR, Optical, Xsens, or SDK (Commercial / Academic). Knoxlabs can bundle the right license with your gloves.
Can Knoxlabs provision the gloves before shipping?
Yes. We handle device setup, software installation, asset tagging, and deployment coordination so your gloves arrive ready to use.
Do you offer volume or education pricing?
Yes — volume pricing applies at 10+ pairs, and academic licensing is available for universities and research labs. Request a quote for details.
How do I pick the right size?
Metagloves Pro come in XS, S, M, and L. The textile gloves are flexible and cover a range of hand sizes — contact our team if you are between sizes.
Are Metagloves Pro fully magnetically immune?
No. Metagloves Pro use EMF tracking, which is highly accurate in normal operating environments but can be affected by strong magnetic fields, large metal objects, magnetized tools, motors, or nearby electronics.