Family-run manufacturer brings haptics prototype to Innovate 2016

After winning a place at Innovate 2016, family-run manufacturer, Morgan Innovation & Technology will showcase its haptics glove prototype this year’s show.  

The company, in conjunction with the University of Southampton is developing a haptic system for the hand that will provide individuals with a sense of touch. The product is initially being developed to help stroke patients during rehabilitation.

The glove was recently featured on Sky’s swipe programme. The show had CEO Nigel Clarke being interviewed with presenter Gemma Morris trying on the glove.

It works by supplying various stimulations to the hand and fingers. The stimulations can be requested from a predefined list of options or generated depending on the patient’s hand movements and gestures within a virtual world.

Innovate UK chief executive Ruth Mckernan said: “Innovate 2016 will be an excellent opportunity for Morgan IAT to showcase their cutting edge innovation, the haptics glove to a national and international audience. I congratulate Morgan IAT on their success in winning a place and look forward to their involvement in our annual flagship show of innovation excellence across the UK”.