Fields & coordinates
Confirm handedness, joint names, units, orientation representation, reference frames and missing-data rules. Outputs depend on the SDK and firmware version.
FORMOTION / FINGERTIP TRACKING / EMF + IMU
Fingertip tracking for dexterous robot teleoperation.
Capture hand motion during pinching, grasping and finger opposition. Manufactured by Forsense; TOBI supports selection, Ego camera combinations and delivery coordination. Robot integration is assessed per project.
Source: Forsense datasheet · confirm configuration and test conditions

01 / FIT FOR YOUR TASK
Tasks requiring fingertip spatial positions, with a controllable magnetic environment and a validated connection topology.
The specified 2 mm position accuracy is not robot end-effector accuracy. Evaluate nearby metal and close-hand operation. Camera synchronization and robot retargeting are not included by default.
Explore the alternative · G2-L →02 / CAPTURE TO CONTROL
The glove provides the input. Mapping, control and synchronization define the complete workflow. This is an integration diagram, not a claim of validated robot compatibility.
Record human-hand motion
Confirm fields, frames and timestamps
Map to the target joints and limits
Connect the controller; log states and outcomes
Dashed stages require project validation. The robot hand, controller and cross-device synchronization services are not included by default.
03 / DATA & INTEGRATION
Define interfaces, outputs and acceptance criteria before engineering integration.
Confirm handedness, joint names, units, orientation representation, reference frames and missing-data rules. Outputs depend on the SDK and firmware version.
Specify device and host timestamps, latency definitions, jitter, dropped frames and drift. Retain processing records for resampled data.
Confirm degrees of freedom, joint order, joint limits and the communication protocol. Scope follows validation on the actual robot model.
Manufacturer specifications and integration resources are open. A validated TOBI recording sample and robot compatibility list are not published here; request a technical assessment if needed.
| Item | Current evidence | Before integration |
|---|---|---|
| Device output | Manufacturer specifications and SDK documentation | Firmware, SDK, field definitions and operating system |
| Robot-hand control | Project validation required | Target hand, driver, retargeting and task acceptance |
| ROS 2 / LeRobot / Isaac Lab | No validated integration version published here | Target framework version, conversion code and test sample |
04 / CHOOSE YOUR GLOVE
| Criterion | G7 | G2-L |
|---|---|---|
| Capture focus | Fingertip spatial position and hand motion | Gestures, articulation and hand orientation |
| Tracking | EMF + IMU magnetic-inertial | IMU inertial |
| Rate definition | 120 Hz sensor sampling | 50 Hz data transmission |
| Latency definition | End-to-end: wired <20 ms / wireless <30 ms | Signal latency ≤20 ms |
| Connection and runtime | Wired Hub; optional wireless >3.5 h | Bluetooth 5.1; 7 h battery life |
| Weight per glove | 115±5 g | 90±5 g |
| Before choosing | Magnetic environment, hand separation, wiring and position reference frame | Calibration, drift, Bluetooth coverage and pose-data requirements |
05 / SPECIFICATIONS
The following are manufacturer specifications, not independent TOBI measurements. Performance depends on configuration, environment, calibration and test method.
Open the source datasheet ↗Sources checked: 2026-10-01
| Sensor architecture | 5 fingertip EMF+IMU modules plus a back-of-hand IMU per hand |
|---|---|
| Sensor sampling rate | 120 Hz |
| End-to-end latency | Wired <20 ms; wireless <30 ms |
| Spatial accuracy | Position 2 mm; orientation 3° (manufacturer specification) |
| IMU | 6DOF; gyroscope ±4000 dps; accelerometer ±8 g |
| Wired communication | CANFD or UART; UART can convert to 485 / 232 / 422 / USB |
| Power | Hub USB-C; 4.6–5.5 V, approximately 300 mA |
| Optional wireless module | Approximately 1.7 W; >3.5 h runtime; approximately 10 m range; module approximately 65 g |
| Fit and weight | 115±5 g per glove; M / L / XL, standard L |
| Environment | 0–40 °C; humidity 20%–80% |
| Module dimensions | Fingertip 12.6×22.85×7.7 mm; hand controller 67.4×53.4×22.2 mm |
06 / CONFIGURATION
The datasheet lists a glove pair, hand controllers, G7-Hub, cables, power adapter and storage accessories.
Wireless modules, forearm modules, TTL-to-USB-C and wireless receiver; quantities and versions require a confirmed bill of materials.
Robot integration, camera synchronization, schema conversion and acceptance support are assessed per project. Pricing, lead time and services are itemized in the quotation.
07 / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Understand capabilities and limits before committing to an integration.
This is a wearable human-hand motion capture input device. A robot hand is the actuator; SDK integration, retargeting and a robot control interface connect the two.
No model-specific robot validation list is published here. Provide the target hand, degrees of freedom, interfaces and task to assess development and testing. Plug-and-play compatibility is not assumed.
Evaluate G7 for fingertip spatial position, including the magnetic environment. Evaluate G2-L for wireless hand-pose capture. Rate and latency definitions differ; validate against your task.
The specifications cited here do not establish tactile sensing, contact-force capture or force feedback. Confirm hardware and peripherals separately if required.
Confirm both clocks, timestamps, alignment method and error criteria. G7 Hub synchronization between hands is not hardware synchronization with an Ego camera. Starting simultaneously is not time alignment.
Hand trajectories can be part of demonstrations but are not automatically robot actions. Validate the action space, robot states, aligned vision, schema and target framework version before conversion and training.
Review the public specifications, then send the model, application and email. Pricing depends on configuration, accessories, quantity and services. Confirm lead time, evaluation availability and warranty in writing.
PROJECT ASSESSMENT
Expect a reply within one working day to discuss the model, interfaces, sizing and delivery scope. Basic specifications are available without a form.
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