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Glove at first sight: The evolution of an ergonomic sensing device

Imagine if we could measure touch the way a camera captures light or a microphone records sound. At PPS, the solution was to create the TactileGlove. Packed with capacitive sensors, this device turns human touch into measurable data.

01/10/2025 11:26:07

Here, Gordon Dobie, Director, and Charles MacLeod, Technical Consulting Engineer at tactile sensing technology specialist PPS, delve deeper into the glove’s evolution, explore its real-world applications, and look to the potential of the next generation.

Since its initial release in 2015, the glove has been through several refinements. What began as a relatively fragile instrument, with limited sensors, has evolved into a robust ergonomic device now used across industry, healthcare, and sport. Its full potential has not yet been realised.

Read the full article in DPA's October 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.