The MANUS Metagloves Pro are professional data gloves for high-precision real-time hand tracking – developed for teleoperation, embodied AI, robotics and motion capture. They deliver the reliable, detailed input required for training dexterous robot manipulation, motion science and AI research.
They are powered by EMF technology (Electro Magnetic Field): millimeter-accurate, without occlusion, without drift and with easy calibration. With 25 degrees of freedom, the Metagloves Pro capture a fully anatomical hand model and reproduce every joint and micro-movement exactly – the ideal „ground truth" data source for demanding applications.
The modular „one top module, many users" concept separates all the electronics in the detachable top module from the personally fitting, washable sensor gloves – hygienic, flexible and cost-efficient. Swappable batteries and optional USB-C continuous operation enable a 24/7 workflow; thanks to persistent calibration profiles, no recalibration is required between users, takes or battery swaps.
The MANUS Core software integrates the glove data seamlessly into any pipeline – via live streaming, export to industry-standard file formats (.FBX) or custom data pipelines through the SDK. Supported tools include Xsens MVN, OptiTrack Motive, Qualisys QTM, Unreal, Unity, MotionBuilder, OpenXR and ROS 2. A universal mount additionally accepts third-party trackers (Xsens, OptiTrack, Vive).
Technical data
| Tracking technology |
EMF (Electro Magnetic Field), 5 EMF sensors with 6-DOF tracking |
| Hand model |
fully anatomical, 25 DOF |
| Finger sensor type |
absolute position, 3-axis rotation |
| Sampling rate |
120 Hz |
| Latency (motion-to-data) |
30 ms (wired) / 50 ms (wireless) |
| Weight |
167 g (glove incl. electronics & battery, medium size) |
| Wired communication |
USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Wireless communication |
MANUS Wireless Dongle (USB 2.0 Type-A), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wireless range |
up to 15 m (environment-dependent); greater range with MANUS Bodypack Lite |
| Battery |
swappable (snap-fit), up to 3 h runtime, charging time approx. 2 h; optional continuous operation via USB-C |
| Modularity |
detachable top module + size-specific sensor gloves (XS–L) |
| Optical trackers / mount |
universal mount for Xsens, OptiTrack, Vive; 2 reflective markers |
| Software / SDK |
MANUS Core; SDK (C++/Python), Windows & Linux; export .FBX / .CSV |
Scope of delivery
- 1× pair of top casings / top modules (left, right)
- 1× pair of sensor gloves (textile, left/right, size XS, S, M or L)
- 1× pair of batteries
- 1× wireless dongle
- 1× license key (with/without license, depending on configuration)
- 2× USB-C cable (connection & battery charging)
- 2× reflective optical markers (attached to the textile with hex key)
- 1× hex key
