What bHaptics does

bHaptics is a South Korea-based wearable haptic technology company founded in 2015 by CEO Gwak Kiuk, CTO Sangwon Choi, and COO Wonho Yu, headquartered in Seoul with global operations. The company designs, manufactures, and sells consumer-grade haptic feedback devices—TactSuit Pro (32 ERM motors), TactSuit Air (16 ERM motors), TactSleeve arm cuffs, TactVisor face cover, Tactosy feet covers, and the upcoming TactGlove DK3 haptic gloves—integrating ERM motors, Linear Resonant Actuators, and TITAN-supplied Voice Coil Motors with a patented Haptic Illusion Algorithm that synthesizes continuous tactile sensations from discrete motor placements. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time direct-to-consumer hardware sales via bhaptics.com (with bundles, accessories, and game keys as add-on revenue), supplemented by an enterprise/bulk order channel for training, medical, defense, and academic research deployments.

The go-to-market is multi-layered: product-led DTC e-commerce (with a 45-day money-back guarantee), a community-led modder and ambassador program that expands game compatibility organically, and strategic co-development partnerships—most notably with Vertigo Games for native integration in Metro Awakening and the Arizona Sunshine franchise—that drive a 325+ compatible game ecosystem across Meta Quest, Steam VR, PS VR2, and Pico. The supporting software stack (bHaptics Player, Designer, Studio, Live) and Unity/Unreal SDKs lower developer integration friction, while Audio-to-Haptics extends the addressable content to non-native games, music, and video. The company raised a KRW 10 billion (~USD 7.5M) Series C in January 2024 from KB Investment, Korea Development Bank, and Hana Ventures, bringing total disclosed funding to roughly USD 15 million across five rounds since 2017.

Name

bHaptics

Legal name

bHaptics Inc.

Website

https://bhaptics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

bHaptics is a South Korean wearable haptic technology company founded in 2015 that designs consumer haptic vests, gloves, sleeves, and visors for VR, PC, and sim-racing gamers, and serves enterprise training, research, and arcade customers through direct-to-consumer hardware sales and game-studio co-development partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VR Haptic Hardware

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

VR/XR Hardware & Accessories (Headsets, Controllers, Trackers, Haptics) (MPAFAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Input Devices & Controllers (Gamepads, Keyboards, Mice, Fight Sticks, Steering Wheels, HOTAS) (MPAFAGAF), Game Controllers & Input Devices (Gamepads, Wheels, Flight Sticks) (CRACAOAD), Game Controllers, Joysticks & Flight/Driving Sim Controls (HDACAFAC), VR/AR Gaming Hardware (Headsets & Controllers) (HDACANAD)

Keywords

• Wearable haptic devices
• VR gaming accessories
• Haptic feedback suits
• Virtual reality haptics
• Immersive gaming hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Daejeon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of wearable haptic devices including TactSuit Pro, TactSuit Air, TactSleeve, TactVisor, TactGlove, and Tactosy for Feet. One-time hardware purchase model with accessories and replacement parts as add-on revenue. Bundles offer discounted pricing.
2. Game Key Sales: Sale of game keys for bHaptics-ready games through the online store. Digital product keys for compatible game titles with haptic support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

bHaptics designs, manufactures, and sells wearable haptic feedback hardware — haptic vests (TactSuit Pro and Air), haptic gloves (TactGlove DK3), arm cuffs (TactSleeve), a face cover (TactVisor), and feet covers (Tactosy) — that produce directional tactile sensations for VR gaming, sim racing, music, and movie content. The hardware is sold direct-to-consumer via bhaptics.com and is complemented by the bHaptics Player control software, Audio-to-Haptics conversion, and developer SDKs (Unity, Unreal Engine) that enable 325+ compatible games across Meta Quest, Steam VR, PS VR2, and Pico platforms.

Product overview

bHaptics is a tactile technology company specializing in XR haptic solutions. The product portfolio centers on the TactSuit line of haptic vests (TactSuit Pro with 32 motors and TactSuit Air with 16 motors) as wearable haptic feedback devices for VR, PC, and sim racing. Hand feedback is addressed via TactGlove DK3 (haptic gloves with 8 points per hand) and TactSleeve (arm cuffs with 3 motors per arm). Facial haptics are covered by TactVisor, while Tactosy for Feet extends feedback to the lower body. All hardware is controlled through the bHaptics Player software ecosystem (Player, Designer, Studio, Live) with SDKs for Unity and Unreal Engine. The company supports 325+ compatible games across Meta Quest, Steam VR, PS VR2, Pico, and Meta Rift platforms, with additional Audio-to-Haptics conversion for unsupported content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TactSuit: Full body haptic suit product line including TactSuit Pro (32 motors), TactSuit Air (16 motors)
• TactGlove
• TactSleeve
• TactVisor
• Tactosy
• bHaptics Player
• bHaptics Designer
• Audio-to-Haptics

Products and services

• TactSuit Pro Premium wearable haptic vest with 32 ERM motors providing precise directional feedback for VR gaming, sim racing, and immersive media. Features front LED ring visualizer, adjustable 26–50 inch body sizing, 13.5-hour battery life, Made for Meta certification, and 4.1 lbs (1.87 kg) weight. Targeted at VR/immersive gaming enthusiasts and enterprise training/research customers.
• TactSuit Air Lightweight 16-motor haptic vest weighing 2.5 lbs (1.09 kg) for unrestricted movement during VR play. Features 12-hour battery life, 24–50 inch adjustable body sizing, and Made for Meta certification. Available in multiple styles including Camo edition. Targeted at VR gaming enthusiasts and entry-level new users.
• TactGlove DK3 Next-generation haptic gloves with 8 haptic points per hand (7 high-definition LRAs on fingertips/palm plus 1 high-fidelity TITAN Haptics VCM on the wrist). Features Bluetooth 5.0, camera-based hand tracking compatibility, washable antimicrobial inner glove, and a dedicated authoring tool for designing spatiotemporal haptic patterns. Targeted at VR/immersive gaming enthusiasts and developers integrating hand tracking experiences.
• TactSleeve Pair of arm cuffs with 3 ERM motors per arm providing haptic feedback for forearm and bicep areas. One-size-fits-all design weighing 0.4 lbs (185 g) each. Features 10-hour battery life and anti-slip material. Sells standalone or as part of FPS/Starter bundles with TactSuit vests.
• TactVisor Face haptic cover for VR headsets with 4 individually adjustable haptic feedback points. Compatible with Meta Quest Series, Valve Index, and Meta Rift S headsets. Priced at $150 (reduced from $170, 12% off).
• Tactosy for Feet Pair of feet covers providing haptic feedback for sim racing and full-body VR immersion. Companion accessory for TactSuit vests that extends directional haptic sensation to the lower body.
• bHaptics Player Essential software for connecting, configuring, and controlling all bHaptics devices. Available directly on Meta Quest devices, Windows PC for VR, and iOS/Android for PS VR2. Features Audio-to-Haptics profile management and a community-shared haptic pattern Explore tab.
• bHaptics Designer Haptic editing tool enabling users to create custom feedback patterns through a simple click-and-drag interface without coding. Enables community content creation and customization for bHaptics hardware.
• bHaptics Studio Developer-facing tool for managing haptic events and integrating feedback into games and applications. Used alongside bHaptics SDKs for Unity and Unreal Engine.
• bHaptics Live Software tool for streaming haptics to remote audiences, enabling creators and spectators to share haptic experiences in real time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 325+ compatible games supported across multiple platforms
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Vertigo GamesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR game studio and publisher with native haptic integration in Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine 2, and Arizona Sunshine Remake. Joint collaboration using bHaptics SDK for seamless integration. Games available on Steam, Meta Quest, and PS VR2.
• Meta (Made for Meta Program)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationOfficial certification program for TactSuit Pro and TactSuit Air ensuring full compatibility and quality standards for Meta Quest headsets. Products marketed as 'Made for Meta' certified.
• TITAN HapticscoreTechnology or IntegrationVoice Coil Motor (VCM) supplier for TactGlove DK3 wrist haptics. TITAN Haptics VCM provides high-fidelity, controller-grade feedback with independent frequency and intensity control.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teslasuit: Teslasuit makes full-body haptic suits for VR, training, and motion capture — the closest direct competitor to bHaptics' TactSuit product line, with overlapping use cases in gaming, enterprise training, and motion capture.
• HaptX: HaptX builds haptic gloves with microfluidic technology for VR and robotics. Directly comparable to bHaptics' TactGlove line, targeting enterprise training, industrial design, and VR immersion use cases.
• SenseGlove: SenseGlove develops haptic feedback gloves for VR training and industrial use, with force feedback and vibrotactile actuation. Direct competitor in the haptic glove category where bHaptics is launching TactGlove DK3.
• Weart: Weart produces wearable haptic devices for VR/AR, including finger-worn and touch solutions. Direct peer targeting digital touch and tactile feedback in XR experiences, similar technology stack and end markets to bHaptics.

Broad incumbents

• Ultraleap: Ultraleap combines mid-air haptics with hand tracking for XR interfaces, automotive, and digital signage. Comparable in haptic technology R&D but addresses broader markets (out-of-home, automotive) rather than purely consumer wearable haptics.
• Immersion Corporation: Immersion is a public haptic technology IP and licensing company whose patents underpin much of the consumer haptic ecosystem (game controllers, touchscreens). Adjacent incumbent whose IP portfolio and licensing model create a different but related commercial model.

Emerging players

• Force Dimension: Force Dimension makes high-fidelity haptic devices for medical simulation, research, and robotics. Comparable in haptic hardware engineering with overlap in enterprise/medical training segments bHaptics is targeting, though focused on stationary professional devices.
• Contact CI: Contact CI builds contactless haptic feedback technology for displays, automotive, and AR. Comparable haptic R&D focus with a contactless approach that competes conceptually with bHaptics' wearable approach for certain AR/automotive use cases.
• SynTouch: SynTouch develops tactile sensors and BioTac sensor systems that measure touch and surface properties. Comparable haptic technology adjacency — SynTouch provides the sensing side of the tactile loop that complements bHaptics' actuation products.

Others

• TITAN Haptics: TITAN Haptics supplies Voice Coil Motors (VCMs) used in bHaptics' TactGlove DK3 wrist haptic — a current supplier and technology partner. Included as an ecosystem/OTHERS peer rather than a competitor, reflecting the supply relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bHaptics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments

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