Researchers have recently developed a haptic glove that can allow gamers to actually feel the objects they touch in the virtual world.
The Hands Omni glove uses force-feedback design to approximate the sensation of touching, pressing or gripping a surface or object, the Discovery News reported.
The proprietary system uses a network of small inflatable air bladders in the glove to deliver the pressure to the fingertips. The glove is wireless and lightweight, about 350 grams, and designed to be as unobtrusive as possible.
The Hands Omni glove was developed at Rice's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen and sponsored by Virtuix, a Houston gaming Technology Company.
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