Nov 17, 2023
CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Afference wins the sought after Innovation Honoree Award at CES 2024.
Wearables that enable seamless tactile experiences between the digital and physical worlds.
The Phantom
A transparent, mobile, and universal haptic glove for tactile feedback.
The Phantom is the only wearable neural interface which creates tactile sensation in the fingers based on digital interactions. Based on decades of research from world-leading neural engineers, the Phantom uses neural stimulation to create artificial touch.
Adjustable Rings
Self-adjusting rings allow for customized sensation to the fingertips.
Small, yet powerful neural stimulator
High density neural stimulator and associated digital electronics.
Seemless interaction with the physical world
Lightweight harness does not cover the palm of the hand to allow for seamless interactions in the physical and digital worlds.
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Seemless interaction with the physical world
Lightweight harness does not cover the palm of the hand to allow for seamless interactions in the physical and digital worlds.
How it Works
1
Use any device.
We are neuroscientists who create artificial sensations based on decades of research in neural interfaces. Now, you can feel experiences from any device.
VR, AR, and MR
Game Consoles
Movies
Mobile
Computers
etc.
2
Wirelessly connect.
A wireless bluetooth connection allows you to move untethered to any devices while navigating digital worlds.
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3 - Our Device
Feel digital objects.
The Phantom creates artificial sensations without pressing on your skin. Now, you can feel things you have never felt before.
4
Create haptic illusions.
The information provided by the Phantom creates a haptic illusion in that your brain feels virtual interactions.
Transparent –
Move freely.
The phantom is a wireless, standalone device that allows for you to freely interact with both the digital and physical worlds.
Mobile –
Go anywhere.
The standalone form factor allows the Phantom to be worn like everyday accessories like gloves, watches, and rings.
Universal –
Connect to everything.
The Phantom can connect to any digital environment from XR environments to 2D gaming and entertainment.
FAQs
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How does this work with my brain?
Your brain feels sensation when electrical signals are received from your skin. We "hack" the wires connecting your skin to your brain and add new information. Then, the brain feels things that aren't there.
Where do you feel it?
The Phantom can create sensations across the fingers. The feelings can move across the fingers and within the fingers themselves.
Does it work with established AR, VR, and MR headsets?
Yes, the Phantom SDK (to be released in late 2023) enables the interfacing between the Phantom and established headsets.
Does the wearable measure hand motion?
No, the Phantom by Afference provides the sense of touch. It does not track the hand or measure motion. Afference is focused on enabling the sense of touch in the spatial computing age.
Can you use hand tracking from head mounted displays while wearing the Phantom?
Yes, the Phantom is designed to be used with standard hand tracking technology provided by head mounted display technology. You can use your hands to manipulate objects and feel those interactions seamlessly with the Phantom by Afference.
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