Introducing Nexus NX1 from the Immersive Technology team at 1HMX... A powerful combination of touch, mobility, and body tracking. HaptX Gloves G1 + Freeaim Shoes + Virtuix Omni One in a single unified platform, creating the future of immersion for VR and embodiment for humanoid robots. Nexus NX1 is the first whole-body system that lets you feel the virtual world and move naturally within it. This is "a huge stride toward a fully immersive experience that will blur the line between reality and simulation" -- Jake Rubin, President of Immersive Technology, 1HMX Available for pre-order. Shipping in Q2 2026. Learn more at https://1hmx.com/nexus Welcome to the ultimate human-machine experience. #haptics #VR #humanoidrobots #robotics #workforcetraining
HaptX Inc.
Computer Hardware
San Luis Obispo, California 9,772 followers
Virtual reality has never felt this real.
About us
Founded in 2012 by Jake Rubin and Dr. Robert Crockett, HaptX builds technology that simulates touch with unprecedented realism. HaptX Gloves enable natural interaction and realistic haptic feedback in virtual reality and robotics for the first time. HaptX is a venture-backed startup with offices in San Luis Obispo, CA and Seattle, WA.
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https://haptx.com
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- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- haptics, virtual reality, augmented reality, VR, textiles, microfluidics, hardware, engineering, haptic technology, human computer interface, robotics, wearables, spatial computing, and metaverse
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2701 McMillan Ave
San Luis Obispo, California 93401, US
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Setting something new in motion Tuesday November 18 1HMX
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Today The Wall Street Journal showed HaptX Gloves helping to solve what Elon Musk called "the hands problem" of humanoid robots. We're honored they turned to HaptX to show human teleoperators effortlessly controlling the type of advanced robot hands closest to solving this problem. Smart robotics companies don't try to rely on egocentric video training or massive simulations alone. They combine these methods with human behavior data capture, powered by HaptX's realistic tactile and force feedback. Thanks to Ed Colgate, Kevin Lynch, and Toby Buckley of Northwestern University for the brilliant HaptX demonstration. Thanks also to our long-time friends and partners at Shadow Robot, especially Rich Walker and Armando De La Rosa T. Finally, thank you John Keilman and Jemal R. Brinson for the wonderful article on such an important problem. WSJ article here: https://lnkd.in/gHYJzBWw Joe Michaels / Jake Rubin / Joe Baddeley / Eric Ballew / Shaun Detmer / 1HMX Hat tip to Aaron Prather for sharing this article earlier today. #humanoids #robots #dexterity #haptics
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HaptX is thrilled to be part of the new 1HMX family. Our cutting-edge haptic technology is now unified with a full suite of HMI capabilities to deliver a seamless Human Machine Experience. Along with other 1HMX brands Advanced Input Systems, Gamesman , Medigenic Infection Control Keyboards, and Touch International, HaptX is proud to contribute our industry-leading expertise to a more comprehensive future for human-machine interaction. Read the full story below. #haptics #innovation #HMI #rebrand #technology
A new chapter begins for our team. We are excited to announce that AIS Global has officially rebranded as 1HMX, unifying our global portfolio of brands under one vision focused on the Human Machine eXperience. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g4ePd2s9 #1HMX #Rebrand #HMI #Technology #Innovation Advanced Input Systems HaptX Inc. Gamesman Touch International Medigenic Infection Control Keyboards
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The Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center (ORETTC) plays a vital role in training efforts, both for Y-12 and for outside organizations. Their virtual and augmented reality environments can safely train those who need to be well versed in handling hazardous materials.
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10 years ago VR industry legend Chris Milk famously called VR the "empathy machine." In 2025 it's great to see Auburn University using HaptX Gloves as an education -- and empathy -- tool for pharmacy students. Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy Kim Garza #WarEagle #haptics #VRtraining
Through cutting-edge VR and HaptX gloves, our pharmacy students are gaining a deeper understanding of the physical limitations some patients face. The goal? Smarter care. True compassion. Better outcomes. #WarEagle Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
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Are we due for a catch up? Going to AWE USA 2025? Let's reconnect. Email partners @ haptx.com and we'll meet in Long Beach to talk about your XR projects and the future of realistic touch feedback. Jake Rubin / Joe Michaels / Shaun Detmer / Advanced Input Systems
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Don't just take it from us. Listen to robotics expert Aaron Prather. "Touch is emerging as a game-changer in robotics." Aaron explains it perfectly... Amid all the advances in robotics... "a fundamental capability has remained out of reach: the sense of touch. While vision has enabled robots to identify and locate objects, touch is what allows humans to truly interact with the physical world—to feel resistance, adjust grip, and handle objects of varied shapes, textures, and fragility." And further... "Touch is not merely a vision supplement; it is essential to dexterity. From picking up a plastic bottle to stacking items with care, tactile feedback enables humans to perform tasks that require nuance. Without touch, robotic systems are limited in scope and unable to match the adaptability and finesse of their human counterparts. As automation expands into more complex domains, the need for robots to sense and respond through contact becomes increasingly urgent." For years the HaptX team has worked to develop an advanced and precise but natural system for robotic touch. If you want to discuss bringing the industry's most realistic sense of touch to your robots, talk to HaptX here https://lnkd.in/g2UivnHa #haptics #touch #touchfeedback #robots #AI #teleoperation #robotics Joe Michaels / Jake Rubin / Advanced Input Systems
🤖 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 For decades, warehouse robots have relied on vision and code. But in the real world, not everything goes as planned—boxes get dented, bottles slip, and no two items are exactly the same. That’s why touch is emerging as a game-changer in robotics. Amazon’s new Vulcan robot is equipped with force-sensitive grippers and joint sensors, enabling it to manipulate ~75% of warehouse items—not just by seeing them, but by feeling them. 🦾 Tactile sensing isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for dexterity, adaptability, and safer human-robot collaboration. From MIT's GelSight to Shadow Robot’s tactile fingertips, the field is advancing fast—but there’s still a long road ahead. 🔍 Check out my latest article on why robotic touch is the missing piece in automation—and what breakthroughs like Vulcan signal for the future of human-machine interaction. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ekNGJx8E Would you trust a robot that can feel what it’s holding?
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Congratulations to Tye Brady and Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics on today's announcement of Vulcan, their first robot with the sense of touch. AI-powered robots are clearly the future in many industries. When you add the ability for these robots to feel items, their success can increase dramatically. The typical robot is “numb and dumb,” says Aaron Parness, Amazon director, applied science. "They often don’t even know they have hit something because they cannot sense it.” With haptics for precision sensing, robots can become smarter and more effective, which makes human workers' jobs safer and easier. #haptics #robotics #teleoperation Advanced Input Systems
Amazon just announced a big breakthrough in robotics, and I had the opportunity to share the details on stage at #FortuneAILondon today 🇬🇧 The system is called Vulcan, and it’s our first robotic technology with a sense of touch. Vulcan works alongside employees at our fulfillment centers to help stow and pick items in tightly packed, high-contact environments. It represents a big leap forward for robotics and for physical AI, and it’s currently operating at sites in Washington and in Germany. This is the kind of technology that will shape the next decade of human and machine collaboration, and I’m incredibly proud of the teams that brought it to life. Huge thanks to Fortune for the opportunity to share the news this morning. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eezQwTCX
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Who would have thought doing QA could be this fun? Shout out to Kent Engel on this stellar module. Can't wait to see the final product. HaptX Inc. #futureoflearning #vr #learning
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