HUMAN DEMONSTRATION · PHYSICAL AI · HAND FORCE
loadglove precise hand force measurements
loadglove detects the normal force acting on the sensors placed on the fingers and the palm.
01 / A NEW GENERATION OF INTERACTION
Training Physical AI and Humanoid Robots
Developing physical AI and humanoid robots requires a deep understanding of how humans interact with objects and their environment. Loadglove provides detailed measurements of hand forces and pressure distribution during grasping, holding, and manipulation tasks. This data helps researchers and engineers capture real human movement patterns and transfer them into robotic systems.
By collecting objective information about hand-object interactions, loadglove supports the training and validation of AI models used in robotic hands and humanoid platforms. The system can be used to analyze different grip strategies, optimize control algorithms, and improve the ability of robots to perform everyday tasks safely and efficiently in real-world environments.
Human interaction. A reference for robotic manipulation.
THE RESEARCH WORKFLOW
From demonstration
to insight.
01
Define the task.
Choose an object, an interaction and a repeatable procedure. Include the task variations that matter to your research.
02
Capture the demonstration.
Record normal force at the selected finger and palm sensor positions during the task.
03
Review the sequence.
Use force–time traces and video in loadapp to examine contact events and compare trials.
04
Build your research dataset.
Export measurements for further analysis and combine them with the labels and other data used in your training or evaluation workflow.
Force and motion, in context. loadglove records normal force at its sensor positions. Movement data requires an additional measurement system; discuss a compatible synchronization setup with novel.
02 / MEASUREMENT IN THE REAL WORLD
Hand forces.
Seen clearly.
The loadglove is a fully wireless, precision-engineered tool that provides real-time data on the forces exerted by your hand, making it essential for industries such as automotive manufacturing, industrial ergonomics, and quality control. Equipped with advanced capacitive sensors, the loadglove offers unmatched accuracy, helping you optimize hand forces to enhance productivity and ensure worker safety. By integrating with loadapp, you can easily monitor, analyze, and refine your operations, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced injury risk.
Designed for professionals who demand the highest standards, the loadglove’s ergonomic design and wireless capabilities allow for maximum mobility and flexibility in dynamic work environments. Whether you’re aiming to prevent workplace injuries, maintain consistent product quality, or gather actionable insights, the loadglove provides the data and tools you need to take your operations to the next level. With its ability to capture and analyze detailed palm and fingers force measurements, the loadglove empowers you to optimize performance and safety across your entire workflow.
03 / SENSING AT THE POINT OF CONTACT
loadpad and buttonsens
The loadglove utilizes fully calibrated, capacitive sensor buttonsesn and loadpad, made of textile materials which are connected to small and lightweight electronics. It consists of 1 loadpad sensor for the palm and 1-13 buttonsens sensors for the fingers. It either communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth with a mobile device or can also be connected via cable to novel’s industrial pliance measuring systems.
- 1
- loadpad sensor
for the palm - 1–13
- buttonsens sensors
for the fingers
04 / FROM CONTACT TO UNDERSTANDING
loadapp
See the force.
Understand the moment.
Data acquisition, real-time transmission via Bluetooth, and data evaluation is captured with the loadapp. The app displays force over time and provides immediate feedback regarding the applied force via an auditory, visual, or vibratory signal. The measured data can be stored on the smartphone and to the cloud and also transferred to a computer for detailed analysis.
Measure hand force
Review contact in context
Explore everyday tasks
05 / CONNECT THE MEASUREMENTS
Synchronized Data Integration
The loadglove embd is syncable with other systems like Xsens (Movella) and similar motion capture setups. This allows force data from the glove to be recorded in perfect sync with motion data, making it easy to analyze hand forces together with body movements in real time.
Plan the measurement around your research question. Talk to novel about the sensor configuration, recording setup and external systems you want to combine.
Photo credit: www.movella.com
06 / IN MOTION
Watch the measurement.
01 / Physical AI & humanoid robots
02 / Automotive applications
07 / THE DETAILS
Technical specifications
The loadglove force sensor helps the user to meet specified load limits or to achieve target values. As the sensor is thin and highly adaptable there is minimal disturbance to the proprioceptive perception.
The loadglove is the ideal solution for mobile applications in which the load on the hand is to be monitored in daily routine. It consists of 1 loadpad sensor for the palm and 1-13 buttonsens sensors for the fingers.
| loadpad | buttonsens | |
|---|---|---|
| dimension | 90 x 80 mm | 17 x 17 mm |
| sampling rate | 10 – 100 Hz | 10-100 Hz |
| battery | 48 h | 48 h |
| force range | 10 – 4000 N | 2.5 – 60 N or 10 – 150 N |
| accuracy | ± 10% | ± 10% |
LET’S EXPLORE TOGETHER
What will your
hands teach us?
From industrial ergonomics to humanoid robotics research, start with the task you want to understand.
