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Frequently Asked Questions
TOP QUESTIONS
Where can I buy the Manus VR Gloves?
You can buy the Manus VR Gloves in our shop or from resellers.
Do the Manus VR Gloves have haptic feedback?
Yes. Each glove contains a programmable vibration motor. It can be programmed to respond to actions in a simulation with freely controllable intensity.
Which HMDs are the Manus VR Gloves compatible with?
The Manus VR Gloves are fully compatible with the HTC Vive and Steam Tracking. They can also be used with any other HMD if a tracking system is available.
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General
What are the Manus VR Gloves?
The Manus VR Gloves are high-end haptic data-gloves. The gloves track finger and hand movement in real-time. The data that is captured can be used for a variety of purposes in VR, motion capture, healthcare and robotics.
How do the Manus VR Gloves work?
The Manus VR Gloves contain a unique combination of several high-tech sensors. The orientation is measured through an accelerometer, gyroscope and a magnetometer. Each finger is tracked by two sensors designed by Manus VR. Through these sensors it collects reliable, easy-to-use data on what the hand is doing at all time. A vibration motor on top of the hand can give the user haptic feedback. This data is sent with low latency (< 5ms) via a wireless RF transmitter. For the positional tracking of the hand we use the tracking systems of third-party devices such as HTC Vive, Xsens, VICON, ART and OptiTrack.
What can I use the Manus VR Gloves for?
There are many different use cases for the Manus VR Gloves. A short overview:
- In VR the gloves are mostly used for training & simulation, design & collaboration and arcade gaming.
- The Manus VR Gloves are often used as an addition to motion capture set-ups and suits that don't natively capture hand-data.
- In healthcare the Manus VR Gloves benefit the development of new rehabilitation and therapy techniques.
- The hand-data from the Manus VR Gloves can also be used to control robot and mechanical arms. Natural movement can be perfectly simulated.
Where can I buy the Manus VR Gloves?
The Manus VR DK2 is for sale in our webshop. It's also possible to buy them via resellers.
WhaWhat is the difference between the Manus VR DK1 and DK2?
The DK2 contains upgrades in both hardware and software. The DK2-gloves come with better battery-life, improved durability and a refined dongle. In addition to the new hardware, the gloves also come with our new software package Apollo.
How are the Manus VR Gloves different from camera based solutions such as Leap Motion?
Optical based systems like Leap Motion work very different from the Manus VR Gloves. Leap Motion indirectly analyzes images from a camera, our gloves measure the full pose of the hand directly on the hand itself. This makes it far less prone to error. The Manus VR Gloves do not suffer occlusion of field of view limitations. Even minor inconsitencies in what one's hands are doing are extremely detrimental to immersion in the VR experience. Physical sensors are the only way to ensure reliable tracking of finger movement. In addition to this, an optical based system will never be able to supply haptic feedback to the degree a glove can.
Are the Manus VR Gloves washable?
The Manus VR Gloves are hand-washable. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Are there different sizes of Manus VR Gloves?
At the moment there is one size available (medium). The high quality stretchable fabrics ensure a comfortable fit for almost any hand.
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Technical information
Do the Manus VR Gloves need calibration?
To get the most out of the Manus VR Gloves, calibration is recommended. The time to calibrate is approximately 10 seconds per glove. The gloves can be used without the calibration process, but this means that the performance might differ per person.
What is the battery life of the Manus VR Gloves?
In the Manus VR DK2 we have upgraded the battery. The battery-life is 4 to 6 hours, depending on the use of the vibration motor.
Do the Manus VR Gloves have haptic feedback?
Yes. Each glove contains a fully programmable vibration motor. It can be programmed to respond to specific actions in a simulation with freely controllable intensity.
Are the Manus VR Gloves wireless?
Yes. The Manus VR Gloves works with our custom RF protocol with a wireless dongle and Bluetooth Low Energy. The latency is < 5ms.
Can the Manus VR Gloves be used in multiplayer environments?
Yes. The Manus VR Gloves can be used with multiple users in the same set-up.
When used for development, the Developer Edition supports one pair of gloves with one dongle at a time. The Professional Edition supports up to ten pairs of gloves and dongles at a time.
What is Apollo?
Apollo is the easy-to-use dashboard and driver for the Manus VR Gloves. Its intuitive design allows users to easily adjust and view glove and dongle settings. There's a built-in 3D hand-viewer to inspect your virtual hands. A quick and uncomplicated calibration procedure lets you get started in under a minute. Apollo also supports our plugins for Unity and Unreal.
Which HMDs is the Manus VR DK2 compatible with?
The Manus VR Gloves are fully compatible with the HTC Vive and Steam Tracking. They can also be used with any other HMD if a tracking system is available.
Is there an SDK available?
Yes. An SDK in C++ is available in the Professional Edition. The SDK can be used for custom integration.
Is your software compatible with Unity?
Yes. Both the Developer Edition and the Professional Edition come with the Unity-plugin, making it easy to integrate the hands and physics into your project. For more info, check our software page.
Is your software compatible with Unreal?
Yes. Both the Developer Edition and the Professional Edition come with the Unreal-plugin, making it easy to integrate the hands and physics into your project. For more info, check our software page.
Is your software compatible with MotionBuilder?
Yes. The plugin for MotionBuilder is available in the additional MoCap-package.
Do you make custom plugins?
Depending on the size of the project we may consider building custom plugins. For inquiries please contact sales@manus-vr.com
The Professional Edition comes with the C++ SDK, allowing you to develop custom integration.
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Shop
What is the price of the Manus VR DK2?
We offer different packages of the Manus VR DK2. The Developer Edition is € 1990 and the Professional Edition is € 3500. Please check our shop for the full price list.
What's in the box?
One pair of Manus VR Gloves (left and right)
One pair of Vive Tracker Straps (left and right)
Long Range Wireless dongle
Two charging cables
What payment methods do you offer?
Payment can be done with one of the following methods:
- Wire transfer
- PayPal
- Credit Card (Maestro, MasterCard, VISA)
- iDeal
Can I order large quantities or custom solutions?
Yes. Please contact sales@manus-vr.com to discuss posibilities.
Do you have resellers?
Yes. We have resellers in Europe, North America and Asia. Check out our Reseller Page for the full list.
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Shipping & Terms
Where do you ship to?
We ship wherever DHL brings us: worldwide.
What carrier do we use for shipping?
We ship with DHL Express.
What is the shipping time of the DK2?
Depending on availability our product is shipped within 2-5 business days.
What are the costs of shipping?
The costs of shipping vary per country. Generally the shipping costs will be around € 100 with DHL Express. The costs will be calculated when you place an order.
Does the Manus VR DK2 come with warranty?
Yes, the Developer Edition comes with 6 months warranty and the Professional Edition has 12 months of warranty. Please note that this is a limited warranty; please read our terms and conditions.
