SenseGlove Manao – Jose Martinez Castro

SenseGlove
Manao

Presenting the redesigned SenseGlove, engineered to revolutionize the immersive experience within virtual reality environments. Re-imagining the original VR hand exoskeleton as a mobile, soft glove to offer unparalleled immersion, bridging the gap between users and their virtual surroundings.

Central to this transformative project are three key development areas: finger tracking electronics, soft glove design, and force haptic feedback. My primary focus encompassed the advancement of finger tracking technology and the implementation of an interactive system pivotal to the final prototype's design.

During the development of the project, I integrated flex sensors with Arduino to orchestrate control over the virtual hand within a custom interactive environment crafted using Python and Blender 3D. This integration facilitated real-time testing with potential users, offering a glimpse into the seamless synchronization of hand movements within complex VR simulations.

I finished off the project by developing realistic visual renders and animations of the final design to bring our vision to life and showcase the design details in addition to our polished physical prototype.

Year
2019

Role
Electronics and Interaction Development, 3D Rendering and Animation, 3D Printing Technician

Client
TU Delft

IPD Master's Advanced Embodiment Design Group Project

Team Members
Daniel Houwing
Eva van Houwelingen
Louka Commu
Pranav Ravindra Gawde
Zhiyu Shi

Coached by Wouter Kets

Development and Prototyping

Detailed Design

Contact

Based in The Netherlands

studio@josemartinezcastro.com