Manus Machina is Developing a More Intuitive Alternative to the Joystick
Meghan Young — June 24, 2015 — Tech
References: manusmachina & techcrunch
Currently, controllers that complement the virtual reality experience for gamers are sorely lacking in quality; but that might all change thanks to Manus Machina. This Dutch startup has been developing a set of gloves that are meant to replace the need for a joystick. Tech Crunch writes, "And while Manus Machina is not the first company to try its hand (pun intended) at a data glove as an input mechanism, co-founder Stephen van den Brink says other examples have been focused on niche use-cases — such as scientific research — whereas the team is aiming is to ship a mainstream consumer product with a price-tag to match."
This could be an exciting addition to the VR and gaming industry alike.
This could be an exciting addition to the VR and gaming industry alike.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Gaming - The development of a more intuitive alternative to the joystick through VR gaming gloves opens up opportunities for more immersive gaming experiences.
2. Data Gloves - The creation of data gloves for mainstream consumer products has the potential to revolutionize the way users interact with technology.
3. Haptic Technology - The use of haptic technology in VR gaming gloves presents new opportunities for tactile feedback and realism in virtual environments.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry could greatly benefit from the inclusion of VR gaming gloves as a new immersive tool for gamers to experience their favorite games.
2. Virtual Reality - The development of VR gaming gloves could lead to the advancement of the virtual reality industry as a whole, creating new possibilities for user interaction and immersion.
3. Technology - The creation of data gloves for mainstream consumer products highlights the ever-evolving nature of technology and the opportunities it presents for innovation and development.
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