A Preliminary Study on a Unified Haptic Glove for Multi-Domain Applications

Abstract: Virtual Reality (VR) systems require effective interaction techniques to improve realism and user immersion. Conventional VR interaction methods mainly rely on visual and audio responses, offering limited physical interaction within virtual environments. This paper presents a unified haptic glove designed for multi-domain virtual applications. The proposed system integrates flex sensors, MPU6050 motion sensors, vibration motors, and an ESP32 microcontroller to detect hand movement and provide real-time tactile feedback. The glove architecture supports wireless communication and can be adapted for applications such as pilot training, rehabilitation, gaming, and emergency response simulation without modifying the hardware framework. The proposed approach focuses on lightweight design, portability, reduced hardware complexity, and cost-effective implementation for immersive human–computer interaction.

Keywords: Haptic Glove, Virtual Reality, ESP32, Flex Sensor, Tactile Feedback, Motion Tracking, Human– Computer Interaction.