HaptX Raises $12 Million for Advanced Haptic VR and Robotics Gloves
HaptX secures $12 million in funding to develop its next-generation sensor-packed gloves that simulate touch and resistance for enterprise VR and robotics applications.
HaptX raises $12 million in new funding to advance its high-tech sensor-packed gloves designed for virtual reality and robotics applications. The Seattle startup brings its total raised capital to $19 million, with investments coming from Mason Avenue Investments, Taylor Frigon Capital Partners, NetEase, and several other venture firms. The company plans to use this fresh capital to develop its next generation of glove hardware.
The HaptX glove uses an external pneumatic system to inflate and deflate tiny air pockets inside the glove, allowing users to physically feel virtual objects they interact with in a digital space. While the consumer VR market struggles to meet early expectations, HaptX focuses entirely on enterprise clients who use the technology for design and visualization processes. Customers utilize these realistic touch sensations to evaluate virtual prototypes before committing to physical manufacturing.
Beyond virtual reality, HaptX expands its reach into the robotics sector by framing its technology as a tool for real-world input and output. Alongside the funding news, the startup announces a strategic partnership with Advanced Input Systems to collaborate on product development, manufacturing, and go-to-market strategies. This collaboration helps HaptX scale its unique haptic feedback technology for a wider range of industrial and commercial uses.