A VR-robotics company called HaptX is accusing Meta of copying its patented technology to build the prototype haptic glove, which Mark Zuckerberg showed off yesterday.
The prototype haptic glove Mark Zuckerberg showed off yesterday is facing allegations that it’s actually based off of existing patented technology. The allegations come from the Seattle-based company HaptX, which has been developing and demoing its own haptic glove for VR for years now. On Tuesday, HaptX accused Meta (formerly Facebook) of copying its patents to help build the prototype glove, which can let the wearer “feel texture and pressure” when touching digital objects in virtual reality. HaptX’s Gloves DK2 system (above) versus Meta’s prototype haptic gloves.
