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Manus

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High-fidelity motion capture hardware and software solutions, specializing in data gloves for realistic finger and hand animation in virtual reality, VFX, and interactive applications for professional studios and enterprise users.


Manus provides a professional ecosystem for high-precision motion capture, primarily centered around its advanced data gloves. The company serves industries like visual effects, video game development, and enterprise VR by enabling creators to capture nuanced hand and finger movements. Their core value proposition lies in the combination of durable, high-fidelity hardware like the Quantum Metagloves and a robust software suite including the Manus Core middleware and Polygon platform. This synergy allows for seamless integration into existing 3D animation and VR development pipelines, such as Unreal Engine and Unity. While the high cost of entry targets professionals and studios, the quality of data and workflow efficiency are its key differentiators.

Pros

  • Exceptional finger tracking accuracy and fidelity through proprietary magnetic sensor technology.
  • Native plugins and direct integration with major game engines (Unreal, Unity) and animation software (MotionBuilder).
  • Robust hardware design with features like interchangeable batteries for continuous use.
  • Comprehensive software suite (Polygon) for solving, cleaning, and retargeting mocap data in real-time.
  • Strong ecosystem compatibility with leading body mocap systems like Xsens, Vicon, and OptiTrack.

Cons

  • Significant upfront investment is required, with hardware prices starting in the thousands of dollars.
  • Primarily a B2B/professional product, making it inaccessible for most individual creators or hobbyists.
  • Requires careful calibration and a technical setup to achieve optimal performance.
  • Software licenses and advanced features are tied to specific hardware, locking users into the Manus ecosystem.

Key features

  • Quantum Tracking for sub-millimeter accurate finger measurement.
  • Polygon software platform for real-time solving and data streaming.
  • Manus Core unification middleware for managing all Manus devices and data.
  • Native plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity, and Autodesk MotionBuilder.
  • Haptic feedback capabilities in select glove models.
  • Compatibility with SteamVR tracking and third-party body capture systems.
  • Swappable long-life batteries for extended use sessions.
  • Timecode and Genlock support for professional broadcast and film workflows.

Integrations

Unreal EngineUnityAutodesk MotionBuilderXsensOptiTrackViconSteamVRIC.IDOSiemens TeamcenterNVIDIA Omniverse

Target audience

Professional animators, VFX artists, virtual production studios, game development teams, VR/AR developers, academic researchers, and enterprise users in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and simulation training.


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Founded

2014

Headquarters

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Pricing Tiers

Xsens Gloves by Manus

Entry-level professional gloves developed with Xsens. Includes finger tracking, Manus Core software, and integration with the Xsens motion capture ecosystem.

From €3,990 (one-time)

Quantum Metagloves

Flagship product with advanced quantum magnetic tracking for the highest fidelity. Includes haptic feedback, swappable batteries, Manus Core, and the advanced Polygon software suite.

From €5,990 (one-time)

Enterprise

Custom solutions for large-scale enterprise deployments, including volume hardware, dedicated support, custom integrations, and specialized software licenses for simulation and training.

Custom Quote


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Top Alternatives to Manus

StretchSense

A strong competitor using stretch fabric sensor technology, often chosen for its comfort and detailed capture in high-end VFX productions.

Rokoko Smartgloves

A more affordable alternative targeting prosumers and indie creators, offering a complete mocap suit and glove solution at a lower price point.

Noitom Hi5 VR Glove

Focuses more on the VR interaction space and is often selected by those needing a more budget-friendly wireless glove solution for VR development.

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