Ultra-light Gloves Let Users 'Touch' Virtual Objects 3 (VIDEO)

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Scientists from EPFL and ETH Zurich have developed an ultra-light glove -- weighing less than 8 grams per finger- that enables users to feel and manipulate virtual objects. Their system provides extremely realistic haptic feedback and could run on a battery, allowing for unparalleled freedom of movement.

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