NANSENSE R2 Gloves

NANSENSE R2 Gloves

The NANSENSE R2 Gloves are a professional inertial motion capture system designed to precisely record hand and finger movements. The gloves utilize IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensors located on the fingers, which include a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer.

The system can operate wirelessly or wired, capturing movement in real time, saving data to popular animation formats, and transmitting it directly to game engines and 3D programs. The gloves can work independently as a hand tracking system or in conjunction with NANSENSE suits, optical systems, and VR trackers.

The NANSENSE R2 Gloves are a motion capture and analysis tool. They do not offer haptic feedback, mechanical resistance, or simulated touch. The manufacturer does not list these features in the specifications—the gloves track movement but do not reproduce force or contact with virtual objects.

Available Versions

R2 India
8 R2m sensors per hand;

The cheapest and most computationally lightweight configuration;

Full measurement thumb tracking;

Part of the fingertip and base positions are calculated by the kinematic solver;
Perfectly designed for independent developers, schools, universities, simpler VR projects, and basic hand animation.

The Indie version captures most common gestures, but some movement is reconstructed in software rather than directly measured.

R2 Pro

12 R2m sensors per hand;
Measures all fingers except the fingertips;
More accurate representation of hand deformations;
Supports complex finger interactions;
Recommended for professional animation, game production, film, virtual production, and more demanding simulations.

R2 BioMed

15 R2m sensors per hand;
The largest amount of directly recorded data;
All finger segments except the little fingertip are based on sensor data;
Intended for biomechanics, ergonomics, scientific research, motion analysis, and projects requiring maximum detail.

Technical Specifications

Measurement Technology
System type: Inertial motion capture;
Sensors: IMU with gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer;
Maximum number of sensors: 15 per hand;
Internal hardware frequency: 1000 Hz;
Supported software output frequencies: 24, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 240 frames per second;
Full finger movement in multiple axes;
Ability to record finger lateral deviation, flexion, hyperextension, and finger-to-finger contact;
Software mapping of metacarpal deformations.

Manufacturer-declared accuracy:
Static error: 1.5°;
Dynamic error: 2.5°;
Standby error: 0°;
Gyroscope range: ±2000°/s;
Accelerometer range: ±16 g;
Magnetic field range:
* ±1250 µT for roll and pitch,
* ±2500 µT for direction;
Magnetometer resolution: 0.25 µT.

Data transmission:
Wireless connection: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz;
Wired connection;
Wireless latency: approximately 30 ms;
Wired latency: approximately 10 ms;
Declared range:
* up to 45 m indoors,
* up to 90 m outdoors;
Can be used with an on-board data logger;
Synchronization via timecode;
Compatible with LTC — Linear Timecode;
Remote recording capability.

Actual transmission range and stability depend on building structure, Wi-Fi network, other radio devices, and electromagnetic interference.

Processing Module
Processor: Quad-core 64-bit ARM;
Two sensor buses;
Up to 34 sensors in total;
Up to 17 sensors per bus;
Data logger: 128 GB;
Two USB-A ports;
Power supply: 5 V/2 A;
Built-in timecode generator;
LTC synchronization support;
Dimensions: 100 × 75 × 25 mm;
Weight: 210 g.

Battery
Output voltage: 5 V;
Current: 2 A;
Capacity: 13,000 mAh;
Weight: 255 g.
The manufacturer provides approximate operating times for the entire glove-suit set:
India: up to 8 hours;
Pro: up to 7 hours;
BioMed: up to 6 hours.

Design and Sizes
Three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large;
Flexible material conforms to the hand;
Anatomical fit;
Sensors embedded in the glove's textile construction;
The system should not significantly restrict natural range of motion;
The device is delivered in a protective Pelican case.

The manufacturer does not provide a detailed hand size chart or weight for the complete glove with sensors on its website. Size should be confirmed before ordering.