Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMART TEXTILES FOR IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES
GAMIFY 2023
Motivations
Advances in Virtual Reality technologies have allowed its use to expand beyond the world of gaming and now several manufacturers in the sector are developing devices that run VR technology for more everyday applications, such as rehabilitation, sports and artistic solutions.
The possibilities offered by smart textiles combined with VR in activities outside the world of video games, are varied, and include providing support for the elderly and disabled.
The use of smart textiles allows a direct connection between the physical and the virtual, offering the user a world of experiences.
Objectives
Develop smart textiles that use VR to contribute to an immersive user experience through sensorisation and gamification solutions, and exploit the functionalities of the technology for applications outside the area of video games.
Research will be carried out on VR solutions and accessories that bridge the gap between the two worlds and investigate the capabilities of smart textiles in virtual reality experiences.
The aim is to develop wearables that combine inertial and haptic sensors with other sensors and actuators, enabling more immersive virtual experiences for the wearer.
In addition, small wearable VR systems will be developed, as well as solutions that enable real user interaction in a virtual environment through the use of smart textiles.
Value and competitive advantage
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Greater user immersion in Virtual Reality.
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More realistic experiences thanks to the incorporation of the sense of touch.
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Increased comfort.
Results obtained
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Gesture Detection Glove:
The developed glove allows for the detection of hand and finger movements to replace the typical controllers used in this type of application. With the glove, users can pick up objects and interact with the virtual environment.
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Haptic Sleeve:
To enhance these virtual experiences, AITEX has developed a haptic sleeve with LRA vibration sensors that enable the user to feel the touch of objects within a virtual environment.
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Virtual Reality Application:
A Virtual Reality app has been developed to work with the haptic sleeve and the gesture recognition glove to test the technology. The haptic sleeve allows users to feel vibrations when shooting.
Grant number: IMAMCA/2023/6
Programme: Plan of non-economic activities 2023
Period of execution: January 2023 – December 2023
Status: Finished
More information: PLAN OF ACTION
Entity: IVACE
This project is funded by the Conselleria d’Economia Sostenible, Sectors Productius, Comerç i Treball de la Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE.
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ÁREAS DE I+D
Nuevos materiales de altas prestaciones y funcionalizados
Economía circular y sostenibilidad
Fabricación avanzada, textiles inteligentes y digitalización
Soluciones de alto valor añadido para mercados estratégicos
PROYECTOS RELACIONADOS
NOTICIAS
AITEX is present at the Babykid FIMI fair at Feria Valencia from January 26 to 28, presenting tests and certifications for children’s products.
AITEX has attended the Cosmetorium fair in Barcelona once again on October to present its new products for the cosmetic sector.
AITEX has hosted the LIFE POLITEX workshop entitled “Closing the textile polyester cycle: challenges and opportunities”, based on promoting sustainable solutions for the management and recycling of textile materials.