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Mechanical

Elements

Potentiometers Measure rotation of joints with known length and rigid links
Fiber Optics
 Measure the amount of light passing through cables measures bend
 
gypsy 4
 
Pros   Cons
Portable - needs no dedicated space   Requires magnetic sensor for accurate root position
Quick setup - can be calibrated quickly using presets   Gyroscope required for root rotation (available in Gypsy 4)
Unaffected by metal objects   Exoskeleton may be undesirable
No occlusion   May be unflexible in capturing all movements, markers set in place
Available for rental   Only rotational information captured - hierarcy of rotations used for positional
Line of sight not required   Cheaper than optical
Theoretically no distance limit   Not widespread
Low lag   Smaller support community
      May wear

Mechanical systems currently on the market: (follow links for more info)
5DT Data Gloves


Comfortable, easy-to-use motion capture interface.


Fakespace Labs PINCH Gloves


Probably the world's most widely used virtual manipulation device.


Immersion CyberGlove


Low-profile, lightweight sensory glove with 18/22 sensors.


Immersion CyberTouch


Tactile feedback option for CyberGlove.


Immersion CyberGrasp


Cyberglove with force feedback exoskeleton.


Gypsy4


Redesigned low cost intertial / mechanical motion capture system.

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