Modular IMU-Based Hand-Tracking Glove
 
A lightweight glove that captures every nuance of finger movement for VR, robotics, and HCI research. An array of miniature IMUs streams 18-DoF hand data (15 DoF for digits, 3 DoF for palm orientation) at 240 Hz, while onboard haptic actuators deliver programmable tactile cues. Built on custom electronics with Wi-Fi telemetry, Obi Reach is fully wireless, hot-swappable, and easy to customise for new experiments or applications.
 
Key features
 
18 DoF tracking (3 DoF per digit + palm orientation)
240 Hz update rate for ultra-smooth motion capture
Wireless Wi-Fi streaming with low-latency UDP or TCP modes
Embedded IMUs on each finger segment for precise joint angles
Programmable haptic actuators for vibrotactile feedback
Open SDK (Python, C++, C#, MATLAB) with ROS bridge
Modular sensor pods—swap, add, or re-position in seconds
Rechargeable Li-Po battery (≈4 h continuous use)
Lightweight, breathable glove; sizes S–L