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These Gloves Let You Play Piano in VR—and Feel It

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Combining three discrete technologies, researchers at UC San Diego have created a glove that simulates real-life force in virtual worlds. Researchers at University of California-San Diego have designed a new lightweight glove that can replicate the feeling of touch, using it to play piano.

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New VR Glove Uses Muscle-Like Chambers To Simulate Touch

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New VR gloves designed by engineers at UC San Diego employ “soft robotics” to deliver tactile feedback to the wearer as they touch and interact with virtual objects. In theory, the gloves could paired with other technologies like a Leap Motion sensor to simulate a wide range of activities.