InfinityGlove puts play in hand gestures of gamers

Developed by a team at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the InfinityGlove is claimed to overcome existing problems of weight and flexibility with ultra-thin, highly sensitive microfibre sensors woven into the material of the glove. These sensors are lightweight, accurate and fulfil the role of wires, thereby reducing the need for additional wiring.

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Currently, each InfinityGlove weighs about 40g and contains five thread-like sensors for each digit. This network of sensors can interface with the game software to produce accurate three-dimensional positions of a moving hand. Various gestures made by the user’s hands are then mapped to specific inputs that are found on a regular controller. To date, the team says it has mapped 11 inputs and commands that allow users to play games such as Battlefield V.

According to NUS, the application of this microfibre sensor technology is the breakthrough innovation that enables the InfinityGlove to accurately map finger gestures for human-machine interaction. The sensor is made up of a thin and stretchable rubber-like microfibre that is filled with a conductive liquid metal.