What CyberGlove Systems does

CyberGlove Systems LLC, founded in 1990 and headquartered in San Jose, California, designs and manufactures hand-centric 3D motion capture and haptic feedback hardware and software. Originally a business unit of Immersion Corporation, it was divested in 2009 to operate as an independent private company. The company sells data gloves (CyberGlove II, CyberGlove III) with up to 22 high-accuracy joint-angle sensors using proprietary resistive bend-sensing and HyperSensor technology, vibrotactile add-ons (CyberTouch, CyberTouch II), force-feedback exoskeleton/armature systems (CyberGrasp with up to 12N per finger, CyberForce produced under license from SensAble Technologies), and a turnkey Haptic Workstation. Supporting software comprises the VirtualHand C++ SDK and the CAD eValuator ergonomics application. The customer base comprises Fortune 500/Global 500 corporations, government agencies, and universities across military and defense, medical and healthcare, automotive, industrial product design, and entertainment and animation verticals.

Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales, one-time software licenses, and an optional 3-year extended warranty that introduces a recurring layer. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise sales and a worldwide reseller network spanning 15+ countries across Europe (UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Romania, Netherlands), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, India), and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia), supported by technology integration partnerships with WorldViz, Vicon, EON Reality, Autodesk MotionBuilder, CATIA/Dassault Systemes, Siemens PLM Software, Polhemus, Ascension, and others. Pricing is custom quotation-based with no published list prices, and contracts are typically multi-year in nature.

The company holds CE, FCC, and Japan Technical Regulations Conformity certifications on CyberGlove II and ships integration-ready with motion tracking systems from Polhemus, Ascension, and InterSense. Channel and integration partner breadth is a defining feature of the go-to-market, with vertical application co-development relationships (Streamline Simulations for OSHA-based forklift training; Simulated Surgical Systems for the RoSS robotic surgery and HoST surgical training platforms) extending the addressable use case beyond research and engineering buyers.

Name

CyberGlove Systems

Legal name

CyberGlove Systems LLC

Website

https://cyberglovesystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CyberGlove Systems LLC, founded in 1990 and based in San Jose, California, manufactures data glove hardware and software for hand-centric 3D motion capture and haptic feedback. The company serves Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and universities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Capture Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Data glove technology
• Motion capture hardware
• Haptic feedback systems
• Hand tracking sensors
• Virtual reality peripherals

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of data glove products including CyberGlove III, CyberGlove II, CyberTouch, CyberTouch II, CyberGrasp, CyberForce, and Haptic Workstation systems. Products are sold directly and through resellers globally.
2. Software Licenses: Licensing of VirtualHand SDK development toolkit and CAD eValuator application for hand-motion capture and ergonomics evaluation. Software provides integration capabilities for third-party applications.
3. Extended Warranty Services: Extended product warranty options covering product damages for up to 3 years from shipment date in addition to standard 1-year warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CyberGlove Systems designs, manufactures, and sells hardware and software solutions for hand-centric 3D motion capture. Its portfolio includes instrumented data gloves with proprietary resistive bend-sensing technology (up to 22 joint-angle sensors), vibrotactile feedback options, force feedback exoskeletons and armatures, a turnkey Haptic Workstation, a VirtualHand C++ SDK, and an ergonomics evaluation application (CAD eValuator) for enterprise simulation and research customers.

Product overview

CyberGlove Systems is the worldwide leader in data glove technology, offering a portfolio of hand-centric 3D motion capture solutions. The product line centers on three generations of motion capture data gloves (CyberGlove III, CyberGlove II, and wired CyberGlove) ranging from 18 to 22 high-accuracy joint-angle sensors with resistive bend-sensing technology. These are complemented by two tactile feedback products (CyberTouch II and CyberTouch) providing vibrotactile feedback on fingertips and palm, and two force feedback systems (CyberGrasp exoskeleton for fingers/hand and CyberForce armature for whole-arm grounding). The Haptic Workstation integrates CyberForce systems into a complete turnkey simulation platform with head-tracked immersive 3D viewing. Software offerings include VirtualHand SDK, a C++ development toolkit providing hand-motion capture integration and force feedback interfaces for third-party applications, and CAD eValuator, a specialized ergonomics evaluation application. The portfolio is completed by supporting motion tracking integrations (Polhemus, Ascension, InterSense) and industry-specific simulation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CyberGlove III Next-generation wireless motion capture data glove with 18 or 22 high-accuracy joint-angle sensors, HyperSensor patented technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard portable data storage, and more than 100 feet operating range. Designed for motion capture studios, animation, and enterprise research.
• CyberGlove II Wireless motion capture data glove with up to 22 high-accuracy joint-angle measurements using proprietary resistive bend-sensing technology to transform hand and finger motions into real-time digital joint-angle data. CE, FCC, and Japan Technical Regulations Conformity certified.
• CyberTouch Tactile feedback option for the wired CyberGlove instrumented glove featuring small vibrotactile stimulators on each finger and palm with individually programmable stimulator strength.
• CyberTouch II Enhanced tactile feedback option with smaller and lighter vibrotactile sensors on the inside of the fingertips, generating pulses, sustained vibration, and complex tactile feedback patterns with programmable actuation profiles.
• CyberGrasp Innovative force feedback exoskeleton system worn over a CyberGlove data glove, with five actuators providing up to 12N resistive force per finger, enabling users to feel the size and shape of computer-generated or tele-manipulated 3D objects.
• CyberForce Force feedback armature that conveys realistic grounded forces to the hand and arm, with six degrees of freedom positional tracking (0.0024 in / 0.06mm maximum resolution) for translation and rotation in three dimensions; produced under license from SensAble Technologies.
• Haptic Workstation Fully integrated simulation system providing right and left whole-hand haptic feedback, immersive 3D viewing via head-mounted display with head tracker, and easy-to-use CAD model manipulation and interaction software.
• VirtualHand SDK Complete C++ development toolkit (VirtualHand API) for adding hand-motion capture, hand-interaction, and force feedback to simulation applications; includes a multiplatform network-aware device driver (Device Manager), Device Configuration Utility, and C++ library supporting collision detection, hand interaction management, and force feedback.
• CAD eValuator Fully immersive 3D reach and ergonomics evaluation application driven by a pair of CyberTouch articulated data gloves, allowing users to assemble complex objects and evaluate comfort, reach, and workflow from a first-person perspective.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sensor resolution under 1 degree with sensor repeatability of 3 degrees average standard deviation between wearings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorldVizcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry leader in interactive virtual reality solutions providing VIZARD software and PPT X4 tracking systems. Integration with CyberGlove Systems products for immersive VR experiences.
• SenseGraphicscoreTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 2004 in Stockholm, provides high performance application development platform integrating haptics and 3D stereo visualization for multimodal software applications.
• XsenscoreTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 2000, recognized for motion tracking products with best-in-class performance. Specializes in sensor technologies and sensor fusion algorithms for human motion measurement.
• ViconcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in motion capture and analysis, established in Oxford, UK in 1984. Offers integrated solutions for digital optical and video-based motion tracking.
• PolhemuscoreTechnology or IntegrationNumber one global provider of 3D position/orientation tracking systems, digitizing technology solutions, eye-tracking systems, and handheld 3D scanners for medical, research, military, and CAD industries.
• Autodesk MotionBuildercoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry-leading real-time 3D character animation software for games, feature film, and television productions with core focus on interactive real-time workflows.
• Motion Analysis CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's largest manufacturer of high performance optical instrumentation systems for motion measurement used in animation production, movement analysis, and industrial applications.
• EON Reality, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's leading interactive 3D visual content management and VR software provider serving aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, retail, defense, education, and medical sectors.
• CATIA of Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's leading solution for product design and innovation, providing virtual design capabilities for companies across multiple industries.
• Ascension Technology CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMakes 3D tracking devices for medical guidance, minimally invasive surgery, real-time visualization, target acquisition, and human motion capture for 3D graphical worlds.
• Siemens PLM SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global provider of product lifecycle management software and services with 6.7 million licensed seats and 63,000 customers worldwide.
• 3DVIA VirtoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationComplete development and deployment platform for interactive 3D content creation facilitating prototyping and large-scale immersive experience delivery.
• Virtalis (formerly Virtual Presence)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based reseller covering United Kingdom region with expertise in VR and visualization solutions.
• Immersion SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance-based reseller covering the French market.
• EST, Engineering Systems Technologies GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany-based reseller covering the German market.
• Bienetec, S. L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpain-based reseller covering the Spanish market.
• Sesto Senso SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItaly-based reseller covering the Italian market.
• MCAE Systems, s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic-based reseller covering the Central European market.
• VIREAL srlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRomania-based reseller covering the Romanian market.
• CyberMind Interactive NederlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands-based reseller covering the Dutch market.
• Asahi Electronics Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTokyo-based reseller covering the Japanese market.
• Nihon Binary Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan-based reseller covering the Japanese market.
• Sea Stars (China) Co., Ltd aka SinostarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeijing-based reseller covering the Chinese market.
• Techtrend InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based reseller covering the Hong Kong market.
• Chess ComputerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina-based reseller covering the Chinese market.
• Solidray Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan-based reseller covering the Japanese market.
• Creact Intnl. Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan-based reseller covering the Japanese market.
• Inition Pty. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia-based reseller covering the Australian market.
• Rahul CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia-based reseller covering the Indian market.
• Modern Technology Est.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaudi Arabia-based reseller covering the Middle East market.
• SensAble Technologies, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensor of CyberForce technology. CyberForce system is produced under license from SensAble Technologies, Inc.
• Streamline SimulationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing 3D forklift training simulators using CyberGlove Systems technology. Offers OSHA-based curriculum with full cab simulator, desktop simulator, and software standalone options.
• Simulated Surgical SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing robotic surgery training solutions including RoSS robotic surgery simulator and HoST hands-on surgical training software using haptic technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Xsens: Xsens (Movella) makes MVN Awinda and DOT inertial motion capture systems and is a CyberGlove integration partner; it competes broadly in professional mocap and human motion measurement.
• OptiTrack: OptiTrack produces high-performance optical motion capture cameras and tracking systems used in animation, biomechanics, and VR; it competes with CyberGlove-adjacent tracking stacks for full-body mocap and VR productions.
• Vicon: Vicon is a long-established motion capture systems provider (optical and video-based) and an integration partner of CyberGlove; it competes at the full-body mocap level and offers complementary/adjacent hand-tracking solutions.

Direct peers

• StretchSense: StretchSense produces MoCap Pro hand and finger motion capture gloves using soft sensors; like CyberGlove it targets animation, gaming, and research customers with professional finger-tracking data.
• Noitom: Noitom develops the Perception Neuron motion capture system and Hi5 VR Glove for finger/hand tracking, directly competing with CyberGlove in VR motion capture hardware for entertainment, biomechanics, and enterprise simulation.
• HaptX: HaptX builds microfluidic haptic gloves (HaptX Gloves G1) that deliver realistic force and touch feedback in VR/AR, competing directly with CyberGlove's CyberGrasp/CyberTouch portfolio in enterprise and training use cases.
• Manus: Manus makes Prime II and Quantum VR data gloves targeted at enterprise training, motion capture, and XR workflows, competing head-on with CyberGlove on finger tracking accuracy and SDK-driven integration.
• Synertial: Synertial builds Icarus VR motion capture gloves and full-body tracking hardware; it competes with CyberGlove in immersive VR/AR and mocap markets with similar SDK-driven integration models.

Others

• WorldViz: WorldViz provides VIZARD interactive VR software and PPT X4 tracking systems and integrates with CyberGlove products; it sits in the same enterprise VR simulation ecosystem and acts as a complementary platform vendor.
• Polhemus: Polhemus provides 3D position/orientation tracking systems (Fastrak, Liberty) that CyberGlove customers must pair with the data glove for full 6DOF; it is both a complementary enabler and adjacent competitor in motion tracking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cyberglove
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• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/CyberGlove-Systems/251199248868
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyberglove-systems-llc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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