The startup develops touch and pressure sensing technologies using polymer materials to create intuitive, electronic-free controls for various applications, including automotive interiors and gaming consoles. This approach eliminates the complexity of traditional electronic sensors, providing users with a flexible, ergonomic, and engaging interface.
Funding
$13.6M 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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Problem
Traditional product designs often rely on complex electronic components for touch and pressure sensing, leading to increased manufacturing costs and design limitations. Integrating intuitive controls into various product surfaces without adding bulk or complexity remains a challenge.
Solution
TG0 offers a technology platform that enables designers and engineers to create intuitive, touch-sensitive interfaces using polymer materials. This approach eliminates the need for traditional electronic sensors by utilizing a combination of capacitive touch solutions, smart polymers, and AI/ML algorithms. The technology allows for deformation, tactile, gesture, proximity, and pressure mapping on various surfaces, providing a seamless integration of digital interaction into physical products. By simplifying product assembly and reducing material costs, TG0 empowers manufacturers to create user-centric experiences across industries such as automotive, consumer products, healthcare, and gaming.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes product designers, mechanical engineers, and innovators in the automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, and gaming industries seeking to enhance user interaction and streamline manufacturing processes.
Features
- Utilizes capacitive touch and pressure sensing through smart polymers, eliminating the need for traditional electronic components
- Offers deformation sensing for 3D interactions, enabling the creation of buttons, joysticks, and triggers through surface deformation
- Provides tactile sensing for touchpads and smart surfaces at a lower cost compared to conventional solutions
- Enables pressure mapping to accurately detect and map the force of surface contact
- Supports gesture and proximity recognition for multi-touch interfaces and touchless control
- Includes a software development kit (SDK) and API for signal processing in embedded systems
- Employs proprietary AI/ML algorithms for intelligent surface adaptation and interaction
- Offers data and analytics capabilities for capturing, visualizing, and analyzing user behavior
- Provides interaction modules such as precision dials, capacitive buttons, and soft touchpads for versatile user interface options
- Facilitates the creation of liquid, dirt, and dust-sealed products with seamless surfaces