Name: StretchSense Studio Glove
SKU: 424578

The StretchSense Studio Glove is an affordable and versatile motion capture glove, designed to meet the needs of professionals in animation, VR, XR, and XR gaming. Equipped with 16 high-precision sensors, this glove captures realistic hand and finger movements, making it ideal for basic animation, immersive VR experiences, and interactive gaming. The Studio Glove is ultra-lightweight and skin-like, offering maximum comfort and freedom of movement, even during extended sessions. It seamlessly integrates with platforms like Unreal Engine and Unity, supporting optical and universal tracking systems. With a 50ft wireless range and a 12-hour battery life, the Studio Glove delivers reliable performance in various professional and gaming environments.

Features

Affordable Motion Capture: Provides accurate hand and finger tracking at an accessible price, making it ideal for studios and developers on a budget.
Lightweight and Comfortable Design: Skin-like fabric ensures maximum comfort, allowing performers and gamers to move naturally during long sessions.
Reliable Data Capture: 16 sensors deliver consistent and precise tracking, supporting the creation of realistic animations and interactive gaming experiences.
Long Battery Life: 12-hour battery life ensures uninterrupted use during extended shoots, VR training, and gaming sessions.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with Unreal Engine, Unity, and SteamVR, fitting easily into existing pipelines for both professional and gaming applications.
Flexible Tracking: Supports optical and universal tracking systems, providing versatility across different environments, including XR gaming.

Specifications

Applications

Motion Capture: Yes – Ideal for basic hand tracking needs
Desk Capture: Yes
Previs Capture: Yes
Streaming: Yes
XR Controller: Yes
XR Gaming: Yes – Compatible with SteamVR and OpenVR for immersive gaming experiences

Glove Specifications

Glove Style: Fingertips exposed for ease of use and sensor accuracy
Material: Flexible and lightweight fabric for all-day comfort
Freedom of Movement: Complete freedom for natural hand gestures
Sensors: 16 high-precision sensors
Animation Capability: Realistic and expressive motion capture, including global finger splay
Connectivity: 50ft/15m wireless range
Data Backup: Not available
Battery Life: 12 hours of continuous use
Machine Washable: Cold wash after removing the electronics module

Software Specifications

Hand Engine Version: Hand Engine Lite (optional)
Multi-Performer Capture Enabled: No (only supports 1 glove)
Calibration: Rapid pose-based calibration in Hand Engine Lite software
Advanced Pose-Based Tools: No
Max Frame Rate: 60fps
Timecode Support: No
Integration Capabilities:
- Unreal Engine: Yes
- Unity: Yes
- SteamVR/OpenVR: Yes – Compatible with the StretchSense SteamVR app for gesture-based interaction in XR gaming
- MotionBuilder: No
- Maya: No
- TCP Streaming: Yes

Use Cases for Studio Glove

Cost-Effective VR Training and Gaming

The Studio Glove offers accurate hand tracking for VR training and XR gaming scenarios, providing an affordable solution for creating immersive educational and interactive gaming environments.

Interactive VR and Gaming Experiences

Supporting optical and universal tracking systems, the Studio Glove is perfect for creating interactive VR experiences and XR games, allowing users to interact with virtual objects using natural hand gestures.

Basic Animation and Game Development

Integrated with Unity or Unreal Engine, this glove allows developers to capture realistic hand movements, enhancing the quality of animations and interactive experiences in games and virtual reality.

Desk Capture and Previsualization

Ideal for desk capture and previsualization, the glove enables users to quickly prototype and visualize hand movements, streamlining early-stage development in both professional and gaming contexts.