Plexus
Plexus is a London-based company specializing in high-performance gloves for virtual and augmented reality, featuring advanced tracking and haptic feedback technologies.
Company Overview
Plexus is a company based in London, England, United Kingdom. It operates within the consumer virtual and augmented reality industry, specifically developing high-performance gloves for VR and AR. The company was launched in November 2017 and is part of the Y Combinator W18 batch.
Products
Plexus offers high-performance VR and AR gloves featuring proprietary sensor technology that tracks with 0.01-degree precision. The gloves provide 21 degrees of freedom for tracking every single joint position of the fingers independently and offer haptic feedback to each fingertip. The hardware is modular, with tracking adapters for Vive, Oculus, and Windows MR devices. The gloves, priced at $249 per pair, can be used with various environments such as Windows, Linux, or Mac and are compatible with Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, C#, and Python.
Technology and Features
Plexus gloves feature unparalleled precision with proprietary sensor technology for 0.01-degree accurate tracking. Each glove includes 21 degrees of freedom for independent finger joint tracking. The gloves provide haptic feedback through tactile actuators located on each fingertip. The hardware is modular, offering tracking adapters for popular VR platforms like Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality. The gloves also support VR integration with a refresh rate of 180Hz and a 2.4GHz Custom Low Latency Protocol for wireless connectivity.
Developer Tools
Plexus provides a comprehensive Developer Kit designed to offer superior dexterity and technology compared to other datagloves. The kit includes an SDK for Unity and Unreal Engine along with a haptic rapid application development toolkit. Developers can also access the gloves' functionality through C++ and Python APIs. The Developer Kit includes modular, open hardware for easy access to data and power.
Market and Availability
Plexus serves regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia. Despite being in the early stages of development, its products are already future-proofed for the entire XR tracking spectrum. Customers can reserve Developer Kits with a free spot in the queue. The gloves are currently shipping and are designed for high precision and affordability without compromising on technology.