What Haption does

Haption SAS is a French force-feedback technology company founded in 2001 as a spin-off of CEA LIST, a French public research laboratory. The company designs, manufactures, and sells professional-grade haptic devices including the Virtuose 6D TAO (standard and HF high-force variants), Virtuose 3D, Desktop 6D, Desktop 3D, and the Scale1 extra-large workspace motorized carrier. Its underlying technology centers on the proprietary IPSI physics engine, co-developed with CEA LIST, which delivers near-kHz rigid-body collision simulation using voxel-based representation. All devices offer 6 degrees of freedom measurement and 1 kHz update rates, with active force feedback on up to 6 DOF. The product ecosystem is anchored by the TREX no-code teleoperation controller (with OPC-UA / Industry 4.0 interface) and a suite of Dassault Systèmes plugins (IFS for SolidWorks, IFC for CATIA V5, RTID for DELMIA V5, IV6 for 3D Experience), all based on the IPSI engine.

Haption operates a capital-equipment business model with quote-based, multi-year contract pricing and no public price list. Revenue is generated through direct field sales from offices in France (HQ and factory in Soulgé-sur-Ouette/Laval), Germany (Aachen), UK (Preston), and USA (Hope, Rhode Island), complemented by a worldwide partner/reseller network. Additional revenue streams include custom force-feedback solutions for medical robotics integration (overseen by a dedicated Medical Robotics Program Manager) and software licensing of CAD/PLM plugins. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified by Atalia for design, manufacturing, and sales of force-feedback robotic systems, and participates in multiple EU-funded R&D programs including HORIZON EUROPE and FRANCE RELANCE.

The customer base spans enterprise and government accounts across industrial robotics, medical robotics, aerospace, automotive, nuclear energy, and research. Named customers include Airbus, Sikorsky Aircraft, Stellantis (PSA), Daimler, Toyota Research Institute, Tesla, Volvo, Orano (30+ VIRTUOSE 6D HF TAO units at one site), UKAEA, CERN, and Moon Surgical (whose Maestro system received FDA clearance in June 2024 using Haption's force-feedback). The company's strategic posture combines a 24-year installed base in safety-critical industries (nuclear, aerospace) with deliberate expansion into medical robotics and AI-driven research applications, including imitation learning data acquisition at 1 kHz for robotics foundation-model training.

Name

Haption

Legal name

HAPTION SAS

Website

https://haption.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haption designs and manufactures professional-grade force-feedback haptic devices for enterprise robotics, medical, aerospace, automotive, and nuclear applications. Founded in 2001 as a CEA LIST spin-off, the French company sells its Virtuose product line, TREX teleoperation controller, and Dassault Systèmes simulation plugins globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Haptic Force-Feedback Devices

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Human-Robot Interaction & Teleoperation Systems (HDAAAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems (IMABAOAL)

Keywords

• Force feedback devices
• Haptic teleoperation controllers
• Industrial robotics haptics
• Medical robotic co-manipulation
• Haptic simulation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Soulgé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Force-Feedback Devices: Haption designs, manufactures, and sells force-feedback devices including the Virtuose 6D (TAO and HF TAO), Desktop 6D, Desktop 3D, Virtuose 3D, and Scale1 carrier platform. These are industrial-grade professional devices sold as one-time capital equipment.
2. TREX Teleoperation Controller: The TREX generic teleoperation controller is sold as a hardware/software solution bundled with VIRTUOSE devices for robotic teleoperation integration. Sold as part of bundle kits ready for immediate teleoperation deployment.
3. CAD/PLM Simulation Software Plugins: Haption develops and sells software plugins for Dassault Systèmes platforms including IV6 (3D Experience), IFC (CATIA V5), RTID (DELMIA V5), and IFS (SolidWorks). Revenue from software licenses integrated into existing CAD/PLM workflows.
4. Custom Force-Feedback Solutions: Haption provides customized force-feedback device solutions for medical robotics integration, including bespoke hardware and software development, long-term software API support, and integration services. A dedicated Medical Robotics Program Manager oversees customization.
5. Third-Party Simulation Framework Integration: Haption's devices are integrated with third-party 3D simulation frameworks using game engines (Unity, UnReal) by partners such as LS Group (INTERACT), Tree-C (VR4ROBOTS), and TOIA Ltd, creating additional revenue through ecosystem partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Haption designs, manufactures, and sells professional-grade force-feedback (haptic) devices, no-code teleoperation controllers, real-time physics simulation software, and CAD/PLM integration plugins for industrial robotics, medical robotics, engineering simulation, and research customers. Its core hardware line comprises Virtuose 6D TAO/HF TAO, Virtuose 3D, Desktop 6D, and Desktop 3D devices offering up to 6 degrees of active force feedback at 1 kHz update rates, complemented by the TREX teleoperation controller and IPSI-based physics plugins for Dassault Systèmes platforms.

Product overview

Haption is a professional-grade force-feedback technology company offering a portfolio of haptic interfaces and solutions. The core product line consists of Virtuose devices (Virtuose 6D TAO, Virtuose 6D HF TAO, Virtuose 3D) and Desktop devices (Desktop 6D, Desktop 3D), providing force feedback ranging from 3-DOF to 6-DOF active feedback across desktop and large workspace formats. The product ecosystem is complemented by the TREX teleoperation controller enabling no-code robotic integration, and software plugins (IV6, IFC, RTID, IFS) for Dassault Systèmes CAD/PLM platforms (CATIA, Delmia, SolidWorks, 3D Experience) based on the IPSI physics engine. The Scale1 motorized carrier extends the Virtuose 6D for extra-large CAVE immersive simulations. All devices support ROS2/ROS integration for robotics applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtuose 6D TAO Flagship 6 degrees-of-freedom industrial force-feedback device with active feedback on translations and rotations, large workspace, and 1 kHz update rate for teleoperation, remote handling, and scale-one manipulation in simulation and VR.
• Virtuose 6D HF TAO High-force variant of the Virtuose 6D TAO with triple the continuous force-feedback level in the same form factor, designed for industrial robot teleoperation requiring the highest force-feedback performance.
• Virtuose 3D Large-workspace force-feedback device with 6 degrees of freedom measurement and 3 active force-feedback translations, designed for medical rehabilitation and medical robotic co-manipulation applications.
• Desktop 6D Compact 6 degrees-of-freedom desktop force-feedback device with active feedback on both translations and rotations and an ergonomic 7th DOF finger gripper, intended as a desktop research tool.
• Desktop 3D Compact 3 active-translation force-feedback device with 6 degrees of freedom measurement and positional feedback on all three rotations, used for research applications.
• TREX TeleRobotics EXtender Generic no-code teleoperation controller providing immediate integration of force-feedback devices with industrial robots via OPC-UA, bundled with VIRTUOSE devices for ready-to-go teleoperation deployments.
• IPSI Physics Engine Proprietary real-time rigid-body physics simulation engine with force feedback, developed in collaboration with CEA LIST, delivering near-kHz frame rate and stable collision response on large non-convex geometries.
• IV6 (IPSI for V6 / 3D Experience plugin) CAA V6 plugin for Dassault Systèmes 3D Experience providing interactive assembly and maintenance simulation, human tasks, and haptic feedback using the IPSI physics engine.
• IFC (Interactive Fitting for CATIA) CAA V5 plug-in for CATIA V5 delivering process simulation and ergonomic analysis with interactive fitting and haptic force feedback based on the IPSI engine.
• RTID (Real-Time Interaction for DELMIA) CAA V5 plug-in for DELMIA V5 providing process simulation, ergonomic analysis, and human simulation with real-time manikin animation using the IPSI physics engine.
• IFS (Interactive Fitting for SolidWorks) Plug-in for SolidWorks CAD providing interactive assembly and maintenance simulation, robot animation, and haptic force feedback with sub-millimeter precision using the IPSI engine.
• Scale1 Extra Large Workspace Carrier Extra-large motorized carrier platform that extends Virtuose 6D workspace to CAVE-scale rooms, customizable for room, screen, or CAVE dimensions, delivering the world's largest haptic interface workspace.
• Custom Force-Feedback Solutions for Medical Robotics Bespoke hardware and software force-feedback development and integration services for medical robotics customers, including long-term software API support and managed by a dedicated Medical Robotics Program Manager.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in annual maintenance costs at nuclear site
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationUniversal Robots is supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation system and VIRTUOSE 6D HF TAO devices for force-feedback teleoperation. Supported robot models include UR20, UR10e, UR16e, UR5e, UR3e (UR30). Offered as a ready-to-go bundle kit.
• Doosan RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationDoosan Robotics H2017 (H & M ranges) robots are supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation controller and VIRTUOSE devices. Offered as a ready-to-go bundle kit.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKUKA industrial robots (KR20, KR16, KR20, KR70, KR120, KR240 series) are supported by Haption's TREX system for teleoperation. Force sensor and free space configurations available.
• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationABB GOFA 10 and other ABB robot models are supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation framework for force-feedback robotic control.
• FanuccoreTechnology or IntegrationFanuc M20iD25 and other Fanuc models are supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation system with force sensor configuration.
• Franka RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFranka Research 3 is supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation and VIRTUOSE devices. Offered as a ready-to-go bundle kit. Also featured in collaborative teleoperation setups combining Haption's force feedback with Franka's force-sensitive capabilities.
• KinovacoreTechnology or IntegrationKinova GEN3 in 6DOF and 7DOF configurations are supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation system. Offered as a ready-to-go bundle kit.
• StäublicoreTechnology or IntegrationStäubli TX2 series robots (TX2 40, 60, 160 in 90, 140, L types) are supported by Haption's TREX system without force sensor configuration.
• Agile RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationAgile Robots DIANA 7 is supported by Haption's TREX teleoperation and VIRTUOSE 6D HF TAO, offered as a bundle kit.
• SenseGlovecoreTechnology or IntegrationSenseGlove haptic glove integrates with Haption's VIRTUOSE TAO HF device to create a fully integrated haptic system delivering tactile feedback at the hand with kinesthetic force feedback from fingers to shoulder. Provides native ROS 2 drivers for seamless interoperability. Available as a bundle (VIRTUOSE TAO HF + SenseGlove) through SenseGlove. Featured at ICRA 2026.
• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership since 2004. Haption provides plugins for SolidWorks (IFS), CATIA V5 (IFC), DELMIA V5 (RTID), and 3D Experience (IV6) enabling interactive assembly/maintenance simulation with force feedback within Dassault Systèmes platforms. Based on the IPSI physics engine.
• CEA LISTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEA LIST is the originating research institution from which Haption was spun out in 2001. Haption developed the IPSI physics engine in collaboration with CEA LIST. Ongoing R&D collaboration including FRANCE RELANCE funded projects (~7 million euros) and other innovation programs.
• I-BoticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerI-Botics develops bidirectional telepresence systems for remote humanoid interaction. Their avatar systems integrate Haption force-feedback devices for haptic sense-of-touch in remote operations, combining visual, haptic, audio and olfactory technologies.
• Moon SurgicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoon Surgical develops the Maestro surgical system for soft tissue procedures. The system integrates Haption's customized force-feedback technology for robotic surgical assistance. FDA clearance received June 2024.
• Fraunhofer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute develops advanced and realistic virtual reality simulation for surgical training using Haption's force-feedback devices. Demonstrates haptic-based medical training for hip surgeries.
• Technische Universität ChemnitzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Chemnitz develops advanced VR simulation for hip surgeries incorporating Haption haptic force-feedback technology, supported by German innovation funding.
• IPN (Instituto Superior Técnico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPN conducts research on medical imaging and robot sensing tele-ecography using Haption force-feedback devices, as part of collaborative robotics projects.
• ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerULB researchers study biomechanics of patient tissues and haptic sense of manual therapists using Haption force-feedback devices.
• Technip EnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnip Energies develops industrial teleoperation solutions for petrochemical applications including silo cleaning, pipe maintenance, and chemical reactor maintenance using Haption force-feedback devices.
• ISIR (Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de la Robotique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISIR at Sorbonne University conducts surgical cockpit research integrating Haption force-feedback for minimally invasive surgery co-manipulation systems.
• University of Trento (DISI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISI department at University of Trento conducts teleoperation research with force feedback demonstrating improved surgeon comfort, reduced fatigue, enhanced perception, and improved stability.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Synapticon: German motion-control specialist serving robotics and automation with integrated servo drives and control electronics. Adjacent to Haption on the motion-control stack but with a different commercial model (components vs. complete haptic interfaces).
• Yaskawa (Motoman): Global industrial robotics incumbent whose robot arms are integrated with Haption's TREX teleoperation framework. Overlaps only indirectly as Haption supplies force-feedback controllers used with Yaskawa manipulators in teleoperation setups.
• KUKA: German industrial robotics incumbent (also active in medical robotics via KUKA Medical Robotics). Industrial robot models (KR-series) are supported by Haption's TREX; KUKA is a customer and partner, but at the system level competes for full teleoperation programs.
• Moog Inc. Large US motion-control and force-feedback systems provider (including legacy FCS Control Systems) serving industrial, aerospace, and simulation markets. Overlaps with Haption on high-force teleoperation but operates at much larger scale with a broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• HaptX: US-based developer of microfluidic haptic gloves for enterprise VR/AR and robotics teleoperation. Competes on tactile feedback at the fingers and hands, an adjacent layer to Haption's kinesthetic arm-level force feedback.
• Festo (Bionic Learning Network): German automation and pneumatic leader whose bionic research arms (e.g., BionicSoftHand, pneumatically actuated cobots) are used in teleoperation and human-robot interaction research. Indirect competitor for advanced manipulation and training applications.
• SenseGlove: Dutch maker of haptic gloves that bundle with Haption's VIRTUOSE TAO HF to deliver combined tactile and kinesthetic feedback. Competes in some research/industrial VR applications but also a documented Haption integration partner.

Direct peers

• Quanser: Canadian maker of high-fidelity haptic devices and mechatronic platforms for university research and engineering education. Overlaps with Haption's Desktop 6D/3D and research-customer use cases, especially in academic and imitation-learning labs.
• Force Dimension: Swiss manufacturer of professional force-feedback haptic devices (omega.x, delta.x, sigma.x) with 3-7 DOF used in medical simulation, robotics research, and industrial training. Closest head-to-head competitor to Haption's Virtuose line in the same niche.
• 3D Systems (Geomagic Touch): Acquired Sensable's Geomagic Touch (formerly Phantom Omni) haptic stylus used for CAD/PLM interaction and virtual prototyping. Competes directly with Haption's IFS plugin workflow in Dassault and similar SolidWorks environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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