Microtube Technologies develops soft fabric sensors for wearable devices, enabling precise haptic feedback in gaming, healthcare, and virtual reality applications. Their technology enhances user interaction by providing life-like sensations, addressing the need for more immersive and accurate human-digital interfaces.
Funding
$820K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current wearable devices often lack the ability to provide precise and realistic haptic feedback, limiting the user's sense of touch and immersion in virtual environments. This deficiency hinders the effectiveness of applications in sectors such as gaming, healthcare, and robotics, where tactile interaction is crucial.
Solution
Microtube Technologies develops soft, pneumatic fabric sensors that can be embedded in wearable devices, specifically gloves, to deliver high-fidelity haptic feedback. Their flagship product, the HEXR Glove, is an untethered, lightweight glove that allows users to experience life-like sensations and natural responsiveness in extended reality environments. The glove's low latency and compatibility with major headsets and software integrations make it suitable for a range of applications, including medical simulations, entertainment, aviation training, and robotics control. By providing a seamless human-digital interface, Microtube Technologies enhances user interaction and immersion in virtual and mixed reality experiences.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes professionals and organizations in the gaming, healthcare, aviation, robotics, and training sectors who require advanced haptic feedback solutions for immersive virtual and mixed reality experiences.
Features
- Untethered pneumatic haptic feedback technology for realistic touch sensations
- Lightweight design (340 grams) for comfortable and extended use
- Ultra-low latency (< 20ms) for instantaneous and natural responsiveness
- Compatible with major VR/XR headsets and software platforms
- Embedded soft sensors for precise and accurate haptic rendering
- Applications in medical simulation, entertainment, aviation training, robotics control, and VR therapy