16 October 2007

5DT Data Glove 5 Ultra

The 5DT Data Glove 5 Ultra is the world's number one selling data glove which can be used for virtual and augmented reality applications. The unit provides a wealth of features in a very comfortable package and costs around £650. 5DT Data Glove 5 Ultra is designed to satisfy the stringent requirements of modern Motion Capture and Animation Professionals in a wide range of applications including serious gaming. It offers comfort, ease of use, a small form factor and multiple application drivers. The high data quality, low cross-correlation and high data rate make it ideal for realistic real-time animation.

In terms of operation, the 5DT Data Glove 5 Ultra measures finger flexure (1 sensor per finger) of the user's hand. The system interfaces with the computer via a USB cable. A Serial Port (RS 232 - platform independent) option is also available through the 5DT Data Glove Ultra Serial Interface Kit. It features 8-bit flexure resolution, extreme comfort, low drift and an open architecture. The 5DT Data Glove Ultra Wireless Kit interfaces with the computer via Bluetooth technology (up to 20m distance) for high speed connectivity for up to 8 hours on a single battery and comes in right- and left-handed models.

More information:

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