Tom Zimmermann, Jaron Lanier, Chuck Blanchard, …

DataGlove

A Hand Gesture Interface Device

Data Glove with outer glove removed to show sensors

Data Glove with outer glove removed to show sensors

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Abstract

In this project, a hand to machine interface device is developed that provides real-time gesture, position and orientation information. The key element is a glove and the device as a whole incorporates a collection of technologies. Analog flex sensors on the glove measure finger bending. Hand position and orientation are measured either by ultrasonics, providing five degrees of freedom, or magnetic flux sensors, which provide six degrees of freedom. Piezoceramic benders provide the wearer of the glove with tactile feedback. These sensors are mounted on the light-weight glove and connected to the driving hardware via a small cable. Applications of the glove and its component technologies include its use in conjunction with a host computer which drives a real-time 3-dimensional model of the hand allowing the glove wearer to manipulate computer-generated objects as if they were real, interpretation of finger-spelling, evaluation of hand impairment in addition to providing an interface to a visual programming language.
(Thomas G. Zimmermann)

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Origination

United States, 1985

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Partners and customers of thte project were many research labs including government, industry and academic institutions.

Comment

At the time of development (1985-1987) all members of the development team were at VPL Research, a company formed to develop Virtual Reality technology and applications. All of the principle developers have a background in computers, design and art (music and drawing).
The project was financed by some intial investors and by the sale of Data Glove systems.

Submission

Redaktion netzspannung.org, Jun 11, 2004

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