Fluid Reality provides advanced haptic hardware for virtual reality and robotic teleoperation. Their compact fingerpad arrays deliver detailed tactile feedback, simulating textures and physical contact for more immersive digital experiences and precise remote manipulation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Current virtual reality and teleoperation systems lack the nuanced tactile feedback necessary for realistic object interaction. This limitation hinders the development of truly immersive virtual experiences and precise remote manipulation of robotic systems.
Solution
Fluid Reality develops compact, high-resolution haptic hardware designed to deliver detailed tactile feedback for VR and humanoid robot teleoperation. Their core technology utilizes fingerpad arrays equipped with miniaturized electroosmotic pumps, enabling the simulation of textures and physical contact. This approach allows users to perceive the physical properties of virtual objects or remotely operated robotic end-effectors, bridging the gap between digital and physical interaction. The system is designed to be lightweight and wireless, enhancing user comfort and operational freedom.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers and integrators of virtual reality and augmented reality systems, as well as organizations involved in robotics and remote operations that require advanced haptic feedback capabilities.
Features
- Compact fingerpad arrays with integrated electroosmotic valve "pixels" for precise tactile feedback.
- Solid-state actuator design with no moving components beyond the valves, ensuring durability and low profile.
- Wireless operation with a self-contained battery pack and drive electronics strapped to the user's hand and wrist.
- Low-profile design, weighing less than half a pound per glove, significantly reducing bulk compared to existing solutions.
- Potential for integration behind flat-panel displays, enabling dynamic tactile interfaces on touchscreens.
- Scalable technology allowing for high density of haptic actuators for detailed sensation simulation.
- Enables users to "feel what robots feel" for enhanced teleoperation and remote manipulation tasks.