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TAKTO introduces open-source haptic hand-tracking hardware

Brief written by the FOSSWire AI editor from Hackaday Hardware

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Key Takeaway

TAKTO is an open-source hand-tracking system that uses magnetic encoders and actuators to provide both tracking and haptic feedback.

Summary

Developed as a thesis project, TAKTO aims to improve VR/AR immersion by overcoming the limitations of camera-based tracking. The system uses magnetic encoders to track finger positions and includes actuators to provide physical feedback to the user. The project includes a digital twin console for real-time monitoring and provides assembly documentation via GitHub.

Technical approach of TAKTO

  • Uses magnetic encoders to determine finger position, avoiding camera occlusion issues.
  • Features actuators in the actuated version to provide physical feedback to the fingers.
  • Includes a digital twin console for live device status and visual monitoring.
  • Offers two hardware tiers: a sensing-only version and an actuated version.

Why it matters

By providing open-source hardware and documentation for haptic tracking, TAKTO offers an alternative to proprietary VR input methods.

Original reference: hackaday.com →