HEXR

HEXR · The system HEXR system

The complete kit

Touch, untethered.

HEXR is a cordless pneumatic haptic glove that lets you feel objects in VR and mixed reality. Soft actuators recreate the sensation of touch — contact, force and vibration that deepen immersion, with nothing strapped between you and the virtual world.

306g

Per hand

<20ms

Latency

Soft

Pneumatic

VR/MR

Compatible

How it works

Engineered to disappear on the hand.

Soft pneumatic actuation

Air-driven soft actuators press against the fingers to simulate contact, force and texture — no rigid exoskeleton.

Hand-tracking compatible

Pairs with your headset or an optical tracker like Leap Motion, so your natural gestures drive the experience while HEXR layers touch on top.

Ultra-low latency

Under 20ms from event to sensation, so touch feels instant.

Watch

See HEXR in action.

HEXR haptic glove — product film.

Applications

Where HEXR is deployed.

Healthcare

Medical & surgical simulation with tactile realism.

Education

Hands-on virtual training that feels real.

Entertainment

Immersive touch for games and VR.

Robotics

Tele-operation with force feedback.

Defence

Mixed-reality response & field training.

Digital twins

Interact with virtual replicas by hand.

Selected HEXR work

Proven in the field.

HEXR · Nurse training

TTSH & SMRT

Nurse Training for Elderly Care

TTSH and SMRT use HEXR to train nurses to feel a virtual patient swallow after eating.

HEXR · Healthcare

With SGH Academia

Arthritis Training

Student doctors diagnose virtual patients and feel joint tenderness through HEXR, then debrief with an AI-powered patient.

HEXR · Spatial

On Sony's Spatial Reality Display

Spatial Reality Display

Reaching into Sony's glasses-free 3D display — and feeling it — with HEXR haptics and Leap Motion hand-tracking.

HEXR · Health education

In-house demo

The Heart Experience

An interactive demo where users hold a virtual heart and feel it beat — with the rhythm changing to reflect the effects of smoking, diet and exercise.

HEXR · Proof of concept

With HTX

Emergency Training (PoC)

An early proof-of-concept exploring haptics and MR for emergency training.

HEXR · Research

Research project

Liver Palpation Training

A research tool letting junior doctors practise liver palpation with haptic feedback.

HEXR · Rehab research

OsloMet

Rehabilitation Research at OsloMet

OsloMet uses HEXR haptic gloves in their rehabilitation research.

FAQ

Common questions.

What does HEXR let you feel?

HEXR uses soft pneumatic actuators to deliver soft touch — the sensation of contact and force as you reach out and interact with virtual objects in VR and mixed reality. The same system can also generate vibration effects, adding texture, impact and alerts alongside that sense of pressure.

Which headsets and devices does HEXR work with?

HEXR works with Meta Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S, Pico 4 and Microsoft HoloLens, and pairs with Leap Motion hand-tracking — layering haptics on top of your existing VR/MR setup.

Does HEXR track my hand?

No. HEXR provides the touch feedback; hand-tracking comes from your headset or an optical tracker like Leap Motion, and HEXR adds the sensation on top of your natural gestures.

Is it wired or heavy?

HEXR is cordless and lightweight at around 306g per hand, and slips on and off in seconds — so it stays comfortable across long training or demo sessions.

How long does the battery last?

Around three hours of continuous use. The battery pack is removable, so a charged one swaps in within seconds for a quick hot-swap rather than waiting on a recharge — and additional batteries can be purchased, which keeps back-to-back sessions running all day.

What is HEXR used for?

Healthcare and medical simulation, hands-on training, and cultural and entertainment experiences — anywhere a real sense of touch enhances the experience.

How do I get HEXR or build with it?