Haptic control of robot hands from anywhere
Companies around the world are using HaptX Gloves DK2 with their robotic integrations. HaptX Gloves DK2 can be used to control robotic hands, grippers, and arms, enabling the user to control robots from a distance and feel what the robot feels. This enables continuous natural interaction and provides critical touch information to the operator.
HaptX Gloves DK2 are used to control the Tactile Telerobot, the world’s first robotic system capable of transmitting true-contact haptics to an operator located anywhere in the world. HaptX developed this telerobot alongside the Converge Robotics Group, a consortium formed by international companies to advance what’s possible in haptics and robotics. Read more about Converge Robotics Group.

Worldwide touch, world-class technology
Converge’s Tactile Telerobot integrates three products, each the leader in its respective category. HaptX Gloves bring industrial-grade haptic feedback and natural interaction for precise and intuitive input control. Shadow Dexterous Hands mimic human hand dexterity, replicating the movements and position of the human operator’s hand. SynTouch BioTac sensors capture tactile information and transmits haptic feedback data back to the operator’s hand with high accuracy and low latency.
The Tactile Telerobot is a first-of-its-kind system and is now available for advanced research and development in teleoperation.

Key benefits of The Tactile Telerobot:
- Natural interaction
Robot operators intuitively control robotic hands, with little to no training required. - Realistic haptic feedback
Tactile and force feedback give the operator critical control information, improving speed and reducing errors. - High dexterity
Capture of full range of hand motion - Precise control
Sub-millimeter motion capture accuracy - Remote operation
Control robot from anywhere in the world
The Tactile Telerobot in the news
“Weirdly natural... That is really impressive. The tactile feedback is tremendous.”
Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon
The Tactile Telerobot made its public debut in June 2019 at the Amazon re:MARS conference. You can read more about our demo for Jeff Bezos in this GeekWire article.

Controlling these robotic arms was the coolest thing I did at CES 2020 [...]

The whole package reframes how some industry jobs will work... telerobotics could make geographic location irrelevant for a new wave of jobs. [...]

This could be a helpful asset in hazardous situations, such as diffusing a bomb, deep-sea exploration, and repairing the exterior of the ISS. [...]

The new technology enables unprecedented precision remote-control of a robotic hand. [...]

The hands don't just mirror the movement of the person wearing the gloves — they're designed to transmit the feeling of touch, known as haptic or tactile feedback. [...]

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gets a laugh out of his round with a robotic arm at re:MARS conference. [...]

What’s really unique about this is the HaptX tactile feedback system... It’s one of the most magical tech experiences I’ve ever had. [...]

"This is not haptics as you and I are accustomed to... It truly feels like you’ve reached your arm across the Atlantic, go go gadgetstyle." [...]
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HaptX Gloves DK2 is a development kit made for simulation, design, and research professionals who are pioneering the future of VR and robotics.
HaptX Gloves DK2 provide realistic touch sensation unlike any other device. Built with patented microfluidic technology, they’re the only gloves that deliver industrial-grade performance required for professional applications.
Fortune 500 companies and government agencies use HaptX Gloves for VR training, design, and telerobotics. With our DK2 release, your organization can now realize the benefits of HaptX Gloves.
Whether you’re training your workforce, designing a new product, or controlling robots from a distance, HaptX Gloves make it feel real.
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