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MANUS VR Gloves — Full Comparison
Hardware specs, software licenses, and key differences between Metagloves Pro, Pro Haptic, and Quantum Gloves — everything you need to choose the right MANUS glove for your use case.
MANUS Metagloves Pro
30 ms wired · 50 ms wireless
167 g incl. battery
Hand Solver 3 · Core 3.0+
SDK raw sensor stream
+ Haptic
Metagloves Pro Haptic
Per-finger tactile haptics
Same tracking as Pro
178 g incl. battery
Hand Solver 3 · Core 3.0+
Legacy
Discontinued
Quantum Gloves by MANUS
Legacy product — no longer sold
Lightest: 146 g
Fingerless or hand strap
Core 2.0+ · Hand Solver 2
Full Specification Comparison
Every hardware and MANUS Core spec, side by side. Highlighted values differ between models.
| Specification | Metagloves Pro | Pro Haptic | Quantum GlovesLegacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingertip Sensors | |||
| Technology | 5 EMF · 6 DOF | 5 EMF · 6 DOF | 5 EMF · 6 DOF |
| Data | 3-axis pos + 3-axis rot | 3-axis pos + 3-axis rot | 3-axis pos + 3-axis rot |
| Sampling rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Latency (wired) | 30 ms | 30 ms | 80 ms |
| Latency (wireless) | 50 ms | 50 ms | 100 ms |
| Casing material | PA-12 | PA-12 | PA-12 |
| Haptic Feedback | |||
| Haptic modules | None | ✓ Per finger | None |
| Hand Module | |||
| Sensor connection | Interchangeable | Interchangeable | Physically attached |
| Status indication | Battery LED · Status LED | Battery LED · Status LED | Battery LED · Status LED |
| Casing material | PC/ABS | PC/ABS | PC/ABS |
| Connectivity | |||
| Wired | USB 2.0 Type-C | USB 2.0 Type-C | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Wireless | MANUS Dongle (USB-A) | MANUS Dongle (USB-A) | MANUS Dongle (USB-A) |
| Dongle protocol | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Dongle range | Up to 15 m (49 ft) | Up to 15 m (49 ft) | Up to 15 m (49 ft) |
| Long-range accessory | Bodypack Lite | Bodypack Lite | Bodypack Lite |
| Power | |||
| Battery type | Interchangeable | Interchangeable | Interchangeable |
| Battery locking | Snap fit | Snap fit | Latch (user operated) |
| Battery life | Up to 3 hours | Up to 3 hours | Up to 3 hours |
| Charging time | ~2 hours | ~2 hours | ~2 hours |
| Charging accessory | MANUS Charging Station | MANUS Charging Station | MANUS Charging Station |
| Weight | |||
| Glove (medium, incl. battery) | 167 g (5.88 oz) | 178 g (6.28 oz) | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| Dimensions | |||
| Hand module (H×W×D) | 60.7 × 78.2 × 34.3 mm | 60.7 × 78.2 × 34.3 mm | 65.3 × 89.9 × 43.2 mm |
| Finger sensor (H×W×D) | 20.3 × 15 × 9.6 mm | 20.3 × 15 × 9.6 mm | 27.3 × — × 10.4 mm |
| Wireless dongle (H×W×D) | 27.8 × 70.3 × 8.5 mm | 27.8 × 70.3 × 8.5 mm | 27.8 × 70.3 × 8.5 mm |
| Gloves & Fit | |||
| Glove type | Full finger | Full finger | Fingerless / hand strap |
| Sensor placement | Integrated in textile | Integrated in textile | Requires added wearable |
| Hand-module attachment | Integrated latch · 1 step | Integrated latch · 1 step | Bayonet + Velcro · 3 steps |
| Glove sizes | XS / S / M / L | M / L | M / L |
| Textile | 72% poly · 28% spandex | 72% poly · 28% spandex | 72% poly · 28% spandex |
| Washable (electronics out) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| MANUS Core & Hand Solver | |||
| Minimum Core version | Core 3.0+ | Core 3.0+ | Core 2.0+ |
| Calibration | 4-step · 50 s | 4-step · 50 s | 3-step · 35 s |
| Hand solver | Hand Solver 3 | Hand Solver 3 | Hand Solver 2 |
| Hand articulation | Full anatomical · 25 DOF | Full anatomical · 25 DOF | Full anatomical · 25 DOF |
| Wrist orientation | 3-axis rotational | 3-axis rotational | 3-axis rotational |
| Per-finger fingertip data | ✓ 6 DOF, all fingers | ✓ 6 DOF, all fingers | ✗ Hand module only |
| SDK raw sensor stream | ✓ With SDK license | ✓ With SDK license | ✗ Not supported |
| Positional Tracking | |||
| External tracker mount | Universal Mounting System | Universal Mounting System | Universal Mounting System |
| Optical marker attachment | 2 openings in textile | 2 openings in textile | 2 openings in textile |
| Environmental | |||
| Operating temperature | 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) | 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) | 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 10–80% (non-condensing) | 10–80% (non-condensing) | 10–80% (non-condensing) |
MANUS Core Software
Licensing options for MANUS Core and upgrade paths for existing systems
Software availability depends on the configuration you choose.
MANUS glove product pages may be offered as gloves-only or as bundles that include a MANUS Core license. When purchasing a bundle, the license is included in the same order. If you already own a license — or need XR, SDK, Xsens, or Optical integrations — purchase or upgrade below.
MANUS glove product pages may be offered as gloves-only or as bundles that include a MANUS Core license. When purchasing a bundle, the license is included in the same order. If you already own a license — or need XR, SDK, Xsens, or Optical integrations — purchase or upgrade below.
MANUS Core Licenses
Core 3
Base MANUS Core license for real-time hand tracking. Record sessions, export FBX/CSV, stream to animation tools.
Core 3 + SDK
Developer license enabling raw sensor streaming and custom integrations through the MANUS C++ SDK.
Core 3 + XR
Integration with XR and digital-twin platforms such as OpenXR, Autodesk VRED, and Siemens Teamcenter.
Core 3 + Xsens
Direct integration with Xsens MVN Animate and MVN Analyze for full-body motion capture.
Core 3 + Optical
Integration with optical motion capture ecosystems such as OptiTrack Motive and Qualisys QTM.
License Upgrades
Already using MANUS Core? Upgrade to unlock additional integrations — XR platforms, SDK access, or mocap systems.
Upgrade → Core 3 + XR
Add XR simulation and digital-twin integrations to an existing Core 3 license.
Upgrade → Core 3 + Xsens
Enable integration with Xsens MVN motion capture pipelines.
Upgrade → Core 3 + Optical
Add support for optical tracking ecosystems like OptiTrack and Qualisys.
Upgrade → SDK
Unlock raw sensor streaming and the C++ SDK for robotics, research, and advanced integrations.
Hand Motion Data
See the data these gloves produce
Preview real MetaGloves Pro captures and download free FBX + native MREC sample datasets — ready to train robotics, teleoperation, and embodied-AI models.
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