Motion Capture
MANUS Metagloves Pro
By MANUS
Professional motion capture gloves using MANUS Electro Magnetic Field tracking to capture detailed finger movement without optical occlusion. 25 degrees of freedom at 120 Hz, 30 ms wired latency, detachable top modules, swappable batteries, and persistent calibration profiles.
Compatible with Windows · Linux · Unity · Unreal Engine
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Hardware only. MANUS Core Motion Capture and MANUS Core Robotics licenses are sold separately and can be added below.
Software License
$ 1,030.00
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MANUS Core Motion Capture is the annual software license for professional motion-capture, animation, previz and XR pipelines.
Motion Capture edition
Built for motion capture, previz, animation and XR workflows using MANUS gloves.
- Record, save and play back MANUS recordings (.mrec)
- Export FBX and CSV with advanced export options
- Stream to Unity, Unreal Engine and OpenXR
- Access raw sensor data
- Integrate with motion-capture systems including OptiTrack, Vicon, Qualisys, Xsens / Movella, NOKOV, FZMotion, Noitom, Noraxon and Cortex
- Connect to visualization workflows including IC.IDO, Autodesk VRED, Siemens and WorldViz
- Ableton Live integration
Annual subscription
- Billed for a one-year term
- Updates and technical support are included while the subscription is active
- The software remains active only while the subscription is maintained
System capacity
Each MANUS Core instance supports up to 16 pairs of MANUS gloves. When streaming to another system, usable capacity can depend on that system's capabilities.
Delivery and configuration
This is a digital software license with no physical shipment. Knoxlabs confirms the correct edition, term and existing-license eligibility before fulfillment.
$ 3,090.00
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MANUS Core Motion Capture is the perpetual software license for professional motion-capture, animation, previz and XR pipelines.
Motion Capture edition
Built for motion capture, previz, animation and XR workflows using MANUS gloves.
- Record, save and play back MANUS recordings (.mrec)
- Export FBX and CSV with advanced export options
- Stream to Unity, Unreal Engine and OpenXR
- Access raw sensor data
- Integrate with motion-capture systems including OptiTrack, Vicon, Qualisys, Xsens / Movella, NOKOV, FZMotion, Noitom, Noraxon and Cortex
- Connect to visualization workflows including IC.IDO, Autodesk VRED, Siemens and WorldViz
- Ableton Live integration
Perpetual license
- One-time license purchase
- Includes one year of updates and technical support from purchase
- After the included service year, the owned software continues to run on its last eligible version
- Renew the annual service plan to continue receiving updates and support
System capacity
Each MANUS Core instance supports up to 16 pairs of MANUS gloves. When streaming to another system, usable capacity can depend on that system's capabilities.
Delivery and configuration
This is a digital software license with no physical shipment. Knoxlabs confirms the correct edition, term and existing-license eligibility before fulfillment.
$ 1,545.00
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MANUS Core Robotics is the annual software license for teleoperation, data collection, robot learning and custom robotics workflows.
Robotics edition
Built for teleoperation, data collection, robot learning and custom robotics integration using MANUS gloves.
- Record, save and play back MANUS recordings (.mrec)
- Export FBX and CSV with advanced export options
- Stream to Unity, Unreal Engine and OpenXR
- Access raw sensor data
- C++ and Python SDK access
- ROS 2 package and Linux integration
- NVIDIA Isaac Teleop support
Annual subscription
- Billed for a one-year term
- Updates and technical support are included while the subscription is active
- The software remains active only while the subscription is maintained
System capacity
Each MANUS Core instance supports up to 16 pairs of MANUS gloves. When streaming to another system, usable capacity can depend on that system's capabilities.
Delivery and configuration
This is a digital software license with no physical shipment. Knoxlabs confirms the correct edition, term and existing-license eligibility before fulfillment.
$ 4,223.00
Pricing on request
MANUS Core Robotics is the perpetual software license for teleoperation, data collection, robot learning and custom robotics workflows.
Robotics edition
Built for teleoperation, data collection, robot learning and custom robotics integration using MANUS gloves.
- Record, save and play back MANUS recordings (.mrec)
- Export FBX and CSV with advanced export options
- Stream to Unity, Unreal Engine and OpenXR
- Access raw sensor data
- C++ and Python SDK access
- ROS 2 package and Linux integration
- NVIDIA Isaac Teleop support
Perpetual license
- One-time license purchase
- Includes one year of updates and technical support from purchase
- After the included service year, the owned software continues to run on its last eligible version
- Renew the annual service plan to continue receiving updates and support
System capacity
Each MANUS Core instance supports up to 16 pairs of MANUS gloves. When streaming to another system, usable capacity can depend on that system's capabilities.
Delivery and configuration
This is a digital software license with no physical shipment. Knoxlabs confirms the correct edition, term and existing-license eligibility before fulfillment.
Accessories
$ 592.25
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Keep a charged set of batteries ready at all times. The MANUS Charging Station holds multiple batteries at once, with per-slot status LEDs so you can see at a glance what's ready and what's still topping up.
Compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro batteries — sizes XS, S, M, L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Haptic batteries — sizes M, L
- Batteries supplied with Metagloves Pro and Pro Haptic Top Modules
Uses the same snap-fit battery format as the glove hand modules, so batteries move straight from glove to station and back.
Charging
- Approximately 2 hours to a full charge
- Each battery delivers up to 3 hours of continuous capture
- Per-slot LED indicates charging and charged states
Why it matters after July 2026
MANUS Metagloves Pro and Pro Haptic orders placed from 1 July 2026 ship with 2 batteries instead of 4. With a smaller rotation, fast turnaround between takes matters more — pair the station with a spare battery set to keep a full day of capture running.
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. We support volume orders, purchase orders, and consolidated shipments alongside gloves, adapters, and MANUS Core licenses.
Related: Battery Set · Metagloves Pro · Compare MANUS Gloves
$ 278.36
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Replacement battery set for MANUS Metagloves Pro and Metagloves Pro Haptic. Swap batteries between takes instead of pausing a shoot to recharge. Snap-fit mounting means no tools and no downtime.
Compatibility
This battery set is designed for the MANUS Metagloves Pro platform and fits the hand modules on:
- MANUS Metagloves Pro — sizes XS, S, M, and L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Haptic — sizes M and L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro – Top Modules and Metagloves Pro Haptic – Top Modules purchased separately
Not compatible with:
- Quantum Metagloves (2022) — uses a different user-operated latch battery. Quantum has reached end of life and its battery set is no longer produced.
- MANUS Bodypack Lite — uses its own dedicated battery, ordered separately.
Battery performance
- Up to 3 hours of continuous capture per battery
- Approximately 2 hours to a full charge
- Interchangeable, snap-fit mounting to the glove hand module
- Battery level reported by the on-module LED and inside MANUS Core
- Charges via the MANUS Charging Station, which handles multiple batteries at once
Important: battery count changed July 2026
As of orders placed on or after 1 July 2026, MANUS Metagloves Pro and Metagloves Pro Haptic ship with 2 batteries instead of 4. Teams that previously relied on the four-battery configuration will need additional sets to maintain the same rotation.
This affects Metagloves Pro sizes XS, S, M, and L, Metagloves Pro Haptic sizes M and L, and both Top Module SKUs.
Who needs spare batteries
- Robotics and teleoperation teams running continuous data-collection sessions
- Virtual production and mocap stages where a dead battery stops the whole floor
- Multi-actor shoots needing a charged rotation ready at all times
- Research labs and university programs with shared glove pools across users
- Any deployment where a full day of capture exceeds a single battery cycle
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. We support volume orders, purchase orders, and consolidated shipments alongside gloves, adapters, and MANUS Core licenses.
Not sure how many sets your deployment needs? Request a quote and our team will size it against your session length and actor count.
Related: MANUS Charging Station · Metagloves Pro · Metagloves Pro Haptic · Compare MANUS Gloves
$ 355.35
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The MANUS Meta Quest 3 / 3S Adapters mount Meta Quest controllers to MANUS gloves, so controller tracking provides hand position while the gloves capture finger motion. Built for XR, simulation, interactive training, and motion-capture workflows.
Controller compatibility
- Meta Quest 3 Touch Plus controllers
- Meta Quest 3S Touch Plus controllers
Glove compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro — sizes XS, S, M, L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Haptic — sizes M, L
Attaches via the MANUS Universal Mounting System on the glove hand module — secure mounting, tool-free removal.
Build
- Durable polymer construction
- Sliding attachment for repeatable placement between sessions
- Supplied as a set for both hands
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller and a Meta Premier Partner — we can supply the gloves, the adapters, and the Quest headsets on one purchase order.
Related: Metagloves Pro · Meta Quest · Compare MANUS Gloves
$ 142.14
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The MANUS VIVE Tracker Adapters make it easier to attach HTC VIVE Trackers to compatible MANUS gloves for motion capture, VR training, simulation, animation, and robotics workflows.
Made from durable polymer material, the adapters are designed for secure mounting and easy removal using the MANUS sliding attachment system.
These adapters are compatible with:
- MANUS Metagloves Pro
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MANUS Pro Haptic
Use these adapters when you need to connect VIVE Trackers to your MANUS glove setup.
Compatibility: HTC VIVE Tracker
Glove compatibility: MANUS Metagloves Pro, Pro Haptic gloves
Included: Set of adapters
$ 142.14
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The MANUS Optical Adapters mount passive optical markers to MANUS gloves, so hand data aligns with optical motion-capture volumes in the same take. Built for virtual production, mocap stages, simulation, and research workflows.
Tracking compatibility
- OptiTrack Motive
- Qualisys QTM
- Nokov XingYing
- FZMotion Motar
- Other passive-marker optical systems
Glove compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro — sizes XS, S, M, L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Haptic — sizes M, L
Attaches via the MANUS Universal Mounting System on the glove hand module — secure mounting, tool-free removal.
Build
- Durable polymer construction with marker mounting points
- Sliding attachment for repeatable placement between takes
- Supplied as a set for both hands
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. Optical integration requires a MANUS Core 3 + Optical license — ask us if you need it added to an existing system.
Related: Xsens Adapters · Core 3 License Upgrade · Compare MANUS Gloves
$ 142.14
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The MANUS Xsens Adapter Set mounts Xsens motion-tracking hardware to MANUS gloves so hand data and full-body capture align in the same take. Built for motion capture, virtual production, simulation, and research workflows.
What's included
This set contains three different adapters — one dedicated fit for each Xsens tracker generation:
- Xsens Awinda adapter
- Xsens Link adapter
- Xsens Link NG adapter — for the latest Xsens suit
If you run more than one Xsens generation across your team, or expect to upgrade suits, this set covers all three without reordering.
Choosing between the two Xsens options
- This set — all three adapters. Best if you use Awinda, Link, or a mix, or want to be ready for Link NG.
- Xsens Link NG Adapters — the Link NG adapter on its own, at a lower price. Best if your team is entirely on the Link NG suit.
Note that the Link adapter is a looser fit on a Link NG tracker. For a secure hold on Link NG, use the dedicated Link NG adapter included in this set.
Glove compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro — sizes XS, S, M, L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Haptic — sizes M, L
Attaches via the MANUS Universal Mounting System on the glove hand module — secure mounting, tool-free removal.
Build
- Durable polymer construction
- Sliding attachment for repeatable placement between takes
- Supplied as a set for both hands
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. We support volume orders, purchase orders, and consolidated shipments alongside gloves, batteries, and MANUS Core licenses.
Related: Xsens Link NG Adapters · Optical Adapters · Battery Set · Compare MANUS Gloves
$ 71.07
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The MANUS Xsens Link Next Gen Adapters mount Xsens Link NG motion-tracking hardware to MANUS gloves, so hand data and full-body capture line up in the same take. Built for motion capture, virtual production, simulation, and research workflows.
Xsens compatibility
- Xsens Link Next Gen — dedicated fit
Glove compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro — sizes XS, S, M, L
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Haptic — sizes M, L
Attaches via the MANUS Universal Mounting System on the glove hand module — secure mounting, tool-free removal.
Build
- Durable polymer construction
- Sliding attachment for repeatable placement between takes
- Supplied as a set for both hands
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. We support volume orders, purchase orders, and consolidated shipments alongside gloves, batteries, and MANUS Core licenses.
Related: Xsens Adapters (Awinda / Link / Link NG) · Compare MANUS Gloves
Add-ons
$ 1,421.40
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The MANUS Bodypack Lite offers an advanced and lightweight solution for wireless motion capture, optimized for unparalleled freedom of movement and seamless integration. Designed to work effortlessly with MANUS Metagloves and compatible with various motion capture systems like Xsens MVN and OptiTrack Motive, the Bodypack Lite ensures zero data loss and unlimited range through Wi-Fi 6E. At 73% smaller and 60% lighter than its predecessor, it offers improved comfort and versatility for any motion capture suit, making it an ideal choice for studios, developers, and educational institutions.
Features
- On-Body Recording: Capture every frame with zero data loss at 120 fps. Effortlessly export recordings as .FBX or .CSV files.
- Unlimited Range Live Streaming over WiFi: Extend your range with WiFi 6 streaming. Stream live hand capture data to workstations running OptiTrack Motive 3, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine, or Unity.
- Export as Solved Hand Skeletons or Virtual Markers: Export data as solved hands or virtual markers for seamless integration with optical pipelines.
- Triggered Recording with Timecode & Genlock Compatibility: Enable synchronized recording of hand data with other tracking data, supporting Timecode and Genlock.
- No Subscription Costs: Stream live hand capture data to workstations without any subscription fees.
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Free Software Development Kit (SDK): Access Manus' open SDK to build custom integrations.
Compatibility
- Motion Capture Systems: Xsens MVN, OptiTrack Motive, Qualisys QTM, Nokov XingYing, Motion Analysis Cortex.
- Software Integrations: Autodesk MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine, Unity.
- Glove Compatibility: MANUS Metagloves Series, Prime 3 Series (requires Prime 3 Wireless Dongle for wireless connection).
- Triggered Recording Systems: Vicon, OptiTrack, Qualisys, Xsens, PeelCapture, Rokoko.
Specifications
- Frame Rate: 120 fps.
- Storage: On-board with zero data loss.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz), Ethernet (1 Gbps).
- Power Input: USB Type-C, 5V/2.4A.
- Power Consumption: ~2.5W.
- Battery Life: Up to 7 hours (with 19Wh Power Bank).
- Ports: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A (for MANUS gloves, MANUS Wireless Dongle).
- Weight: 95 grams.
- Body Attachment: Velcro-backed casing, strap attachment points (strap not included).
Use Cases
- Professional Motion Capture: Ideal for studios and developers needing high-fidelity motion capture with extensive range and reliability.
- Education and Research: Perfect for academic institutions focusing on motion analysis and virtual training environments.
- Game Development: Seamless integration with Unity and Unreal Engine for creating lifelike animations and in-game motion capture.
- Film and Animation: Use in conjunction with Metagloves to capture precise hand movements for visual effects and character animation.
- Virtual Reality Training: Suitable for VR training modules that require accurate and real-time hand tracking with low latency.
In the Box
- 1x Quantum Bodypack
- 2x 2m USB-C cables
- 1x WiFi 6 antenna
- 1x Charging accessories
- 1x User manual
Quantum Bodypack vs Bodypack Lite
- Size & Weight: The Bodypack Lite is 73% smaller and 60% lighter (95g) than the Quantum Bodypack, significantly improving comfort and ease of use during extended motion capture sessions.
- Power Consumption: With a low power consumption of ~2.5W, the Bodypack Lite offers longer battery life, reducing the need for frequent charging breaks.
- Integration: The Bodypack Lite features an integrated dongle, streamlining the connection process with MANUS Metagloves, whereas the Quantum Bodypack may require additional setup for wireless connections.
- Connectivity: Both devices support Wi-Fi 6, but the Bodypack Lite introduces the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard, offering more stable connections across multiple frequencies for uninterrupted data streaming.
$ 278.36
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Spare battery for the MANUS Bodypack Lite. Keep a charged pack ready so long-range wireless capture continues without stopping the take to recharge.
Compatibility
- MANUS Bodypack Lite — supplied by MANUS as the battery for this unit
This is not a glove battery. MANUS Metagloves Pro and Metagloves Pro Haptic use a different, smaller snap-fit cell that seats directly into the hand module — order the MANUS Battery Set for Metagloves Pro instead. The two are not interchangeable.
How it mounts
- Hook-and-loop face for secure attachment to the bodypack, harness, or belt
- Connects over USB-C — no proprietary connector
- Multi-segment LED charge indicator
- Stays put through movement, unlike a magnetic-only mount
What the Bodypack Lite does
The Bodypack Lite is MANUS's body-worn receiver for extending glove range well beyond the standard USB dongle, which reaches roughly 15 m. It's used on mocap stages, large-volume capture, and any setup where the performer moves away from the workstation.
Because it's worn on the performer rather than sitting at the desk, a flat pack means stopping the take and unclipping hardware mid-session. A charged spare removes that.
Who needs a spare
- Virtual production and mocap stages running back-to-back takes
- Multi-performer shoots where each bodypack needs its own rotation
- Robotics and teleoperation sessions with untethered operators
- Full-day capture exceeding a single charge cycle
- Travelling rigs where one flat pack stops the shoot
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. This is MANUS item code 300103, supplied and warranted through MANUS, and can ship on the same purchase order as gloves, adapters, and MANUS Core licenses.
Not sure how many spares your rig needs? Request a quote and we'll size it against your session length and performer count.
Related: MANUS Bodypack Lite · Battery Set for Metagloves Pro · MANUS Charging Station
$ 1,421.40
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Replacement sensor gloves for MANUS Metagloves Pro — a pair, left and right. The sensor glove is the textile half of the system: it carries the fingertip sensors and provides the personal fit. The Top Module clips on and off.
How the Metagloves Pro system splits
A complete Metagloves Pro set is two parts:
- Top Modules — electronics, batteries, wireless dongle.
- Sensor Gloves — this product. Sized textile with integrated fingertip sensors.
Because the module detaches, one set of electronics can serve several people, each with their own sized sensor gloves. Order gloves per user instead of a second complete system.
Sizing
Available in XS, S, M, and L. Fit matters: fingertips must align with the sensors for accurate capture, so size per user rather than sharing one pair across a team.
Specifications
- 5 EMF fingertip sensors, 6 degrees of freedom each
- 120 Hz sampling
- Textile: 72% polyester, 28% spandex
- Washable with the electronics removed
- Two openings for optical marker attachment
When to order spares
- Shared labs and classrooms — one module set, a sized glove per student
- Hygiene between users in training and clinical settings
- Textile wear from daily capture
- Team changes where hand sizes shift
- Multi-actor shoots needing sized gloves ready on set
Compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Top Modules
Not for Pro Haptic. The Haptic sensor glove adds per-finger actuators — see Pro Haptic Sensor Gloves.
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. MANUS item codes 300106 (XS), 300100 (S), 300104 (M), 300105 (L).
Related: Top Modules · Metagloves Pro · Compare MANUS Gloves
$ 4,856.45
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Replacement Top Modules for MANUS Metagloves Pro — supplied as a handed pair, left and right. The Top Module is the electronics half of the system: hand module, battery, and wireless dongle. It detaches from the sensor glove, so one set of modules can serve several users.
How the Metagloves Pro system splits
A complete Metagloves Pro set is two parts:
- Top Modules — this product. Electronics, batteries, wireless dongle.
- Sensor Gloves — the sized textile carrying the fingertip sensors.
Left and right are not interchangeable
Each module is moulded and marked for a specific hand — Left and Right. This product ships as a matched pair, so a single order covers both hands. The contact array and battery bay are mirrored between them.
What's on the module
- Gold-plated contact array — data and power interface to the sensor glove
- Dedicated battery contact block with release latch and status LED
- USB-C port for wired operation and charging
- Power / pairing switch
- Glove status LED — green solid wired, blue solid wireless, blue breathing connecting, white blinking pairing, red blinking low battery
- Module release latch — three-step lock to the sensor glove, no tools
- Universal Adapter rail on the mounting face for Xsens, optical, VIVE, or Quest tracker adapters
Battery count changed July 2026
Top Modules ordered from 1 July 2026 include 2 batteries instead of 4. If you're matching an older set, budget an extra battery set.
When to order spares
- Add actors without buying complete systems — pair spare modules with existing sensor gloves
- Redundancy on production shoots where a failure stops the floor
- Shared labs rotating modules across sized gloves per student
- Repair after damage to the electronics rather than replacing the whole set
Compatibility
- MANUS Metagloves Pro Sensor Gloves — sizes XS, S, M, L
Not for Pro Haptic. The Haptic modules drive the finger actuators and are a different part — see Pro Haptic Top Modules. Requires MANUS Core 3.0 or later.
Ordering and support
Knoxlabs is an authorized MANUS reseller. MANUS item code 300122. Ships on the same purchase order as gloves, adapters, and MANUS Core licenses.
Related: Sensor Gloves · Battery Set · Charging Station · Compare MANUS Gloves
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- MANUS Core Motion Capture and MANUS Core Robotics licenses are sold separately.
- Existing Core 3 perpetual licenses continue to operate, but support and updates end December 31, 2026.
- Third-party adapters, including VIVE and Xsens, are sold separately.
Product details
Overview
The MANUS Metagloves Pro are professional-grade motion capture gloves designed for high-precision finger tracking, reliable hand data, and repeatable motion capture across robotics, XR, research, simulation, and animation workflows.
Powered by MANUS’ advanced Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) tracking, Metagloves Pro capture detailed finger movement without optical occlusion, making them ideal for applications where hand motion must be tracked accurately even when cameras, markers, or line-of-sight tracking are limited.
With detachable top modules, swappable batteries, persistent calibration profiles, and support for multi-user glove textiles, Metagloves Pro scale from individual research setups to full production environments.
Features
- High-Precision EMF Tracking: Advanced EMF fingertip tracking captures detailed hand and finger motion with high accuracy, low latency, and no optical occlusion.
- 25 Degrees of Freedom: Captures a full anatomical hand model, including joint-level movement and subtle finger motion for detailed digital hand reconstruction.
- Fast Calibration: Persistent calibration profiles help reduce setup time and allow users to move between sessions, takes, glove textiles, or battery swaps with minimal interruption.
- Detachable Top Module: The electronics are built into a removable top module, allowing teams to share modules across different glove textiles and user sizes.
- Modular & Scalable Design: Swappable glove textiles, interchangeable batteries, and replaceable components support multi-user labs, production teams, and long-running research environments.
- Wired or Wireless Operation: Use USB-C for wired workflows or the MANUS wireless dongle for Bluetooth-based wireless operation up to 15 meters, depending on the environment.
- Professional Pipeline Integration: Stream glove data into Unreal Engine, Unity, MotionBuilder, Xsens MVN, OptiTrack, Qualisys, and other supported workflows, or export data for production and analysis.
- SDK & Custom Workflows: MANUS Core and SDK support allow teams to build custom integrations for robotics, XR interaction, motion science, digital twins, and AI training pipelines.
Technical Specifications
- Tracking Technology: 5 EMF fingertip sensors with 6 DOF tracking
- Data Output: 3-axis positional and 3-axis rotational data
- Degrees of Freedom: 25 DOF anatomical hand tracking
- Sampling Rate: 120Hz
- Motion-to-Data Latency: 30ms wired / 50ms wireless
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 Type-C wired connection
- Wireless Communication: MANUS wireless dongle via Bluetooth 5.0
- Wireless Range: Up to 15 meters / 49 feet, depending on environment
- Battery Type: Interchangeable Metagloves Pro battery
- Battery Life: Up to 3 hours of continuous use
- Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Charging: USB Type-C, 5V / 0.5A
- Weight: 167 grams / 5.88 oz per medium glove with electronics and battery
- Glove Type: Full-finger textile glove
- Available Sizes: Multiple glove sizes available
- Software: MANUS Core 3.0 or later
Tracking Environment Note
MANUS Metagloves Pro use Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) tracking to deliver high-precision finger movement data. Like other EMF-based tracking systems, performance can be affected by strong magnetic fields, large conductive metal objects, magnetized tools, motors, or nearby electronic devices that interfere with the local tracking field.
For best results, avoid operating the gloves directly against large metal objects, active motors, magnetized tools, or electronics that may generate magnetic interference. In these environments, users may experience temporary tracking jitter, drift, or reduced positional accuracy. Performance typically improves when the gloves are moved away from the interfering object or device.
In the Box
- MANUS Metagloves Pro sensor gloves, left and right
- Metagloves Pro top modules
- MANUS wireless dongle
- Swappable batteries
- USB-C cables
- Reflective optical markers
- Getting Started Guide
- Travel case
Note: Third-party adapters, including VIVE and Xsens adapters, are sold separately.
Software
For new deployments, choose MANUS Core Motion Capture for motion capture, animation, previz, and XR workflows, or MANUS Core Robotics for teleoperation, data collection, robot learning, and developer workflows. Both are available as annual subscriptions or perpetual licenses. Existing Core 3 perpetual licenses continue to run; MANUS support and updates for Core 3 end December 31, 2026.
Use Cases
MANUS Metagloves Pro are ideal for detailed finger tracking in robotics research, teleoperation, VR training, motion capture, digital twins, motion science, ergonomic analysis, virtual prototyping, and human-machine interaction research.
For robotics and embodied AI workflows, the gloves provide high-fidelity human hand data that can support dexterous manipulation research, demonstration capture, imitation learning, and remote control of robotic hands.
FAQ
Are MANUS Metagloves Pro fully magnetically immune?
No. MANUS Metagloves Pro use EMF tracking, which is highly accurate in normal operating environments but can be affected by strong magnetic fields, large metal objects, magnetized tools, motors, or nearby electronics.
Can I use the gloves while holding metal objects?
Light interaction with small metal objects may work depending on the object and environment, but holding or working directly against conductive or magnetized metal may cause temporary tracking jitter, drift, or reduced accuracy.
What types of objects can interfere with EMF tracking?
Large metal surfaces, magnetized tools, active motors, robotic hardware, industrial machines, and electronic devices can interfere with the tracking field and affect sensor accuracy.
How do I get the best tracking performance?
Use the gloves in an open tracking area, keep the hand modules and fingertip sensors away from strong magnetic sources, and test the setup before production use if your workflow involves metal tools, robotic hands, or industrial equipment.
Are the gloves good for robotics and teleoperation?
Yes. Metagloves Pro are widely used for robotics research, teleoperation, motion data capture, and dexterous manipulation workflows. If the robot, tool, or workcell contains significant metal or active electronics, we recommend testing the gloves in the final environment and adjusting the setup to reduce interference.
Features
- High-Precision EMF Tracking: Advanced EMF fingertip tracking captures detailed hand and finger motion with high accuracy, low latency, and no optical occlusion.
- 25 Degrees of Freedom: Captures a full anatomical hand model, including joint-level movement and subtle finger motion for detailed digital hand reconstruction.
- Fast Calibration: Persistent calibration profiles help reduce setup time and allow users to move between sessions, takes, glove textiles, or battery swaps with minimal interruption.
- Detachable Top Module: The electronics are built into a removable top module, allowing teams to share modules across different glove textiles and user sizes.
- Modular & Scalable Design: Swappable glove textiles, interchangeable batteries, and replaceable components support multi-user labs, production teams, and long-running research environments.
- Wired or Wireless Operation: Use USB-C for wired workflows or the MANUS wireless dongle for Bluetooth-based wireless operation up to 15 meters, depending on the environment.
- Professional Pipeline Integration: Stream glove data into Unreal Engine, Unity, MotionBuilder, Xsens MVN, OptiTrack, Qualisys, and other supported workflows, or export data for production and analysis.
- SDK & Custom Workflows: MANUS Core and SDK support allow teams to build custom integrations for robotics, XR interaction, motion science, digital twins, and AI training pipelines.
Technical Specifications
Product specifications, requirements, and deployment details.
Tracking & Motion Capture
- Tracking Technology i
- Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
- Sensors per Glove
- 5 x 6 DoF fingertip sensors
- Degrees of Freedom
- 25 DoF full hand tracking
- Sampling Rate
- 120 Hz
- Occlusion
- None, sensor-based
- Calibration
- Persistent user profiles
Performance
- Signal Latency
- 7.5 ms or less
- Motion-to-Data Latency
- 30 ms wired / 50 ms wireless
- Setup Time
- Approximately 1 minute per glove
- Multi-user Workflows
- Supported
Connectivity
- Wired Connection
- USB-C (USB 2.0)
- Wireless Connection
- MANUS wireless dongle
- Wireless Protocol
- Bluetooth Low Energy 5
- Wireless Range
- Up to 15 m (49 ft)
Power
- Battery Type
- Swappable battery system
- Battery Life
- Up to 3 hours per battery
- Batteries Included
- 4
- Charging Time
- Approximately 2 hours
- Charging Method
- USB-C or MANUS Charging Station
Physical & Software
- Weight
- 167 g (5.88 oz) per medium glove with electronics and battery
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L
- Glove Type
- Full-finger textile with integrated fingertip sensors
- Software
- MANUS Core 3.0 or later
Purchase Notes
- Details
- Software licenses are uploaded directly to the glove dongle and can be quoted with the hardware. Third-party adapters for VIVE, Xsens, and optical tracking are sold separately. Knoxlabs can help with provisioning, deployment, and support — volume pricing available at 10+ pairs.
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Deployment Expertise
Product specialists on staff
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Device Configuration
Provisioned & ready to use
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Enterprise Support
Hardware, software & deployment help
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Global Fulfillment
Shipped worldwide
Need help with deployment?
Knoxlabs also handles the deployment.
Device setup
Integration planning
Asset tagging
Shipping coordination
Training and onboarding
Deployment consulting
FAQ
Which headsets and platforms are compatible?
Metagloves Pro work with Meta Quest 3 / 3S (via adapters), SteamVR and VIVE Trackers, OpenXR, and mocap systems from Xsens, OptiTrack, Qualisys, and Vicon. Adapter sets for each tracking setup are available as add-ons.
Do the gloves work wirelessly?
Yes. The MANUS wireless dongle connects over Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of up to 15 m (49 ft) and 50 ms motion-to-data latency. Wired USB-C brings latency down to 30 ms.
Which software license do I need?
For new deployments, choose MANUS Core Motion Capture for motion capture, animation, previz, and XR workflows, or MANUS Core Robotics for teleoperation, data collection, robot learning, and developer workflows. Both are available as annual subscriptions or perpetual licenses. Existing Core 3 perpetual licenses continue to run, but MANUS support and updates end December 31, 2026.
Can Knoxlabs provision the gloves before shipping?
Yes. We handle device setup, software installation, asset tagging, and deployment coordination so your gloves arrive ready to use.
Do you offer volume or education pricing?
Yes — volume pricing applies at 10+ pairs, and academic licensing is available for universities and research labs. Request a quote for details.
How do I pick the right size?
Metagloves Pro come in XS, S, M, and L. The textile gloves are flexible and cover a range of hand sizes — contact our team if you are between sizes.
Are Metagloves Pro fully magnetically immune?
No. Metagloves Pro use EMF tracking, which is highly accurate in normal operating environments but can be affected by strong magnetic fields, large metal objects, magnetized tools, motors, or nearby electronics.
