What MANUS™ does

MANUS Technology Group BV, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Geldrop, Netherlands (with a US subsidiary, Manus North America Inc.), develops high-precision data gloves and supporting software for hand and finger motion capture. Its core technology is an Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) tracking system that delivers millimeter-level accuracy across 25 degrees of freedom, with no occlusion and no drift, distinguishing it from IMU, optical, and vision-based alternatives. The product line centers on the Metagloves Pro and Metagloves Pro Haptic (€4,500 each) for advanced robotics training and teleoperation, with Quantum Metagloves (€2,500, legacy) for budget deployments; the MANUS Core software platform handles recording, integration, and export, sold via annual subscription with automatic renewal.

The company serves four horizontal segments: robotics and AI (teleoperation, embodied AI training, dexterous manipulation), entertainment and visual effects (character animation, performance capture), research and academia (HCI, biomechanics), and XR/VR (natural hand interaction). It distributes through direct enterprise sales with quote-based pricing, authorized resellers, and a software licensing portal, with a reported 2,000+ customers globally and an integration ecosystem spanning more than 20 platforms including Xsens, OptiTrack, Vicon, Unity, Unreal Engine, ROS2, NVIDIA Isaac, SteamVR, and OpenXR.

In December 2025, Meta Platforms announced a $2 billion acquisition of MANUS to support its spatial computing strategy; the deal was blocked by China's National Development and Reform Commission in April 2026, leaving MANUS operating independently. The company is led by founder Stephan Van den Brink (Managing Director and CFO) and remains privately held under Manus Technology Group BV.

Name

MANUS™

Legal name

Manus Technology Group BV

Website

https://manus-meta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MANUS develops high-precision EMF-based data gloves and the MANUS Core software platform for hand motion capture, serving robotics and AI companies, entertainment and VFX studios, research institutions, and XR/VR developers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Capture Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount) (HDACALAH)

Keywords

• Motion capture hardware
• Hand tracking gloves
• Robotics teleoperation
• Embodied AI training data
• XR VR input devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Data Gloves: One-time purchase of high-precision data gloves including Metagloves Pro (€4500), Metagloves Pro Haptic (€4500), and Quantum Metagloves (€2500). Products are sold directly with quote-based pricing for enterprise customers. Includes 2-year warranty on electronics.
2. Software Licenses - MANUS Core: Subscription-based software licensing for MANUS Core with automatic annual renewal. License term is 12 months with automatic renewal unless terminated one month prior. Multiple license packages optimized for different use cases (SDK Integrated, Remote mode, etc.).
3. Support and Maintenance: Support and Maintenance services provided during the license term, including access to New Releases (bug fixes, patches, enhancements). Sold as part of the software license package.
4. No-Charge Software / Beta Versions: Free accounts, trial use, and Beta Versions offered for evaluation. Company may charge fees for Beta Versions. Maximum liability for no-charge software is 1 Euro.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MANUS designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision finger and body tracking data gloves based on proprietary Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) technology, delivering millimeter-level accuracy across 25 degrees of freedom for robotics teleoperation, embodied AI training, motion capture, and XR/VR applications. The hardware is complemented by the MANUS Core software platform, C++ SDK, and ROS2 package for integration into industry pipelines, sold through direct enterprise sales, authorized resellers, and annual software subscriptions.

Product overview

MANUS offers a portfolio of high-precision data gloves designed for capturing human hand motion with millimeter accuracy across 25 degrees of freedom. The product line centers on the Metagloves Pro and Metagloves Pro Haptic as the flagship offerings, with Quantum Metagloves serving as a legacy option. These gloves are supported by the MANUS Core software platform which handles data integration, recording, and export functionality. The company serves robotics (teleoperation and AI training), entertainment (motion capture), XR/VR (hand interaction), and research (HCI, biomechanics) industries. The product ecosystem includes accessories like Bodypack Lite for wireless recording, and the software licensing structure provides tiered access to platform capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metagloves Pro: High-precision, low-latency data gloves powered by EMF tracking for advanced robotics training, motion science, and AI research.
• Metagloves Pro Haptic
• Quantum Metagloves
• MANUS Core

Products and services

• Metagloves Pro High-precision data gloves using Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) tracking technology that deliver millimeter-level precision with 25 degrees of freedom for advanced robotics training, motion science, and AI research applications.
• Metagloves Pro Haptic High-fidelity hand tracking gloves with responsive haptic feedback designed for teleoperation, embodied AI pipelines, and XR interaction workflows requiring tactile feedback.
• Quantum Metagloves (Legacy) Dependable finger tracking gloves offering accurate, drift-free motion capture that can be set up in minutes, positioned as a legacy product for robotics, research, and motion capture applications.
• MANUS Core 3.0 Central software platform providing integration of glove data into any pipeline, offering multiple license packages, recording, exporting to industry-standard file types (FBX, CSV), and SDK access for custom data pipelines.
• MANUS C++ SDK and ROS2 Package C++ SDK and ROS2 package that allows developers to integrate MANUS glove data into custom applications, supporting both integrated mode connected to MANUS Core and remote network streaming mode for robotics and XR workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ global leaders in robotics, AI, and immersive tech trust MANUS products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Xsens (Movella)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Xsens MVN Link & MVN Awinda body tracking systems. MANUS gloves can mount Xsens trackers for combined hand and body motion capture. Deep software integration with Xsens MVN for live streaming to MotionBuilder, Maya, and other animation tools.
• OptiTrackcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with OptiTrack motion capture systems. MANUS gloves can mount OptiTrack trackers for combined tracking solutions. Software plugin for Motive motion capture software.
• ViconcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Vicon optical motion capture systems. MANUS gloves can mount Vicon trackers. Software integration with Shogun Live and Shogun Post for animation workflows.
• UnitycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial MANUS Unity plugin for real-time hand tracking integration in Unity applications. Plugin is distributable under software license agreement. OpenXR support for Unity applications using Meta Hand Tracking API.
• Unreal Engine (Epic Games)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial MANUS Unreal Engine plugin for integration with Unreal Engine applications (supports 4.27, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5). Plugin is distributable under software license agreement.
• ROS/ROS2coreTechnology or IntegrationMANUS ROS2 package publishes glove data as ROS2 topics for robotics integration. C++ SDK available for custom integrations. Support for robot operating system workflows in robotics applications.
• SteamVR (Valve)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with SteamVR tracking ecosystem. MANUS gloves compatible with HTC Vive trackers (both Ultimate Tracker and standard Tracker). OpenXR support for SteamVR applications.
• OpenXRcoreTechnology or IntegrationMANUS supports OpenXR standard including Meta Hand Tracking Aim feature (XR_FB_hand_tracking_aim). Unity haptics subgroup support for triggering MANUS haptics gloves using OpenXR Hand Tracking API.
• Autodesk Maya & MotionBuildercoreTechnology or IntegrationMANUS gloves integrate with Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder for character animation workflows. Live streaming and recording capabilities for production animation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• StretchSense: New Zealand-based maker of stretch-sensor hand tracking gloves (MoCap Pro, QuantumX) directly competing with MANUS Metagloves in mocap, VR, and robotics use cases.
• Synertial: UK-based maker of IMU-based mocap gloves and full-body suits, offering a competing hand and body tracking solution for mocap and VR applications.
• Bebop Sensors: US-based maker of fabric smart-sensor gloves (Forte Data Gloves) for VR/AR and industrial applications, competing in the precision hand-tracking segment.
• Polhemus: US-based pioneer of electromagnetic tracking systems, with overlapping technology to MANUS's EMF approach for motion capture and research.
• Noitom: Chinese mocap hardware maker (Perception Neuron, Hi5 VR Glove) selling gloves and body tracking systems to animation, gaming, and robotics customers globally.

Broad incumbents

• OptiTrack (NaturalPoint): Leading optical mocap camera vendor and MANUS integration partner; broader product suite that complements or substitutes for hand-only tracking.
• Xsens (Movella): Industry-leading inertial mocap suit vendor and one of MANUS's closest integration partners; broader portfolio targeting full-body capture with adjacent hand-tracking offerings.
• Vicon: Established optical mocap systems provider with Shogun software and a deep integration relationship with MANUS; competes indirectly in shared enterprise mocap deals.
• Meta Reality Labs: Owns Quest headset hand tracking and attempted to acquire MANUS for $2B in 2025 (deal blocked by China NDRC); represents both the largest potential partner and the largest competitive threat via first-party inside-out tracking.

Emerging players

• Haption: French maker of haptic devices for VR and robotics, overlapping with MANUS Pro Haptic in the teleoperation and force-feedback segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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