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DextrES

Electrostatic braking and fingertip feedback for virtual grasping

Keep in mind ETH press release says up to40 N, while the research abstract states20 N; the narrower paper figure is retained and the discrepancy disclosed.

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bHaptics TactGlove DK3 versus DextrES
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bHaptics TactGlove DK3 - Original manufacturer product imagery.
Haptics & body tracking · bHapticsbHaptics TactGlove DK3Pre-order
DextrES - Physical DextrES glove prototype. Authors’ teaser Figure a photographic panel; annotations retained.
Haptics & body tracking · ETH Zurich / EPFLDextrESResearch prototype
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$385 USD≈ €344 EURECB 2026-10-13US · Announced price · Preorder
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$385 USD≈ €344 EURECB 2026-10-13 US · Announced price
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Estimated ship date October 14, 2026

Price is native currency; taxes and destination checkout not verified.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
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Designed forWireless tactile feedback for camera-tracked hands ↗Electrostatic braking and fingertip feedback for virtual grasping ↗
Form factorHaptic glove pair ↗Thin glove-mounted research apparatus ↗
TrackingNo internal tracking sensors; relies on compatible camera hand tracking ↗Not verified
Power & outputNot verifiedExternally cabled prototype; possible battery use was future work ↗
Battery / power3.8 V, 630 mAh, 2.394 Wh ↗Not verified
WeightNot verifiedLess than 8 g for the described haptic glove mechanism ↗
Haptic Points8 per hand, 16 per pair ↗Not applicable to this category
Actuators7 LRAs and one wrist voice-coil motor per hand ↗Not applicable to this category
Wrist Frequency0-100 Hz independently controllable ↗Not applicable to this category
Runtime4 hours ↗Not applicable to this category
ConnectivityBluetooth LE / 5.0 ↗Not applicable to this category
Latency<20 ms manufacturer claim ↗Not applicable to this category
FingertipsTouchscreen-compatible and anti-slip ↗Not applicable to this category
Research YearNot applicable to this category2018 ↗
BrakeNot applicable to this categoryElectrostatic attraction between flexible elastic metal strips ↗
Holding ForceNot applicable to this categoryUp to 20 N per equipped finger in the authors’ research abstract ↗
Mounted DigitsNot applicable to this categoryIndex finger and thumb using articulated3D-printed guides ↗
Cutaneous FeedbackNot applicable to this categoryPiezoelectric actuators at the fingertips ↗
ConstructionNot applicable to this categoryFabric glove, elastic metal strips and insulating layer ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified.2018 physical research prototype. No consumer release or public device purchase price verified.
Important context
  • ETH press release says up to40 N, while the research abstract states20 N; the narrower paper figure is retained and the discrepancy disclosed.
  • Prototype braking resists movement rather than actively moving the fingers.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

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