Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AcceleGlove?
The AcceleGlove™ is a sensor-instrumented glove that can be used to capture motion and position of the hand and fingers then input that data to a computer. At an affordable price point, the AcceleGlove can be used for a wide variety of gesture capture studies, research projects or commercial applications.
Is the AcceleGlove available in different sizes?
Yes, it is available in small, medium, and large sizes. See the sizing chart for more details.
Is the AcceleGlove available for right and left hands?
Yes.
How do I connect the AcceleGlove to the computer?
The AcceleGlove connects to a computer’s USB port with a 6-foot cable (included).
What operating systems can I use with the AcceleGlove?
Windows XP/Vista
Mac OS X (10.4 or higher, Intel-based)
Linux (Kernel 2.6.9 or higher)
Are there any other system requirements for using the AcceleGlove?
The computer needs a minimum of 512MB of RAM and in order to run the SDK Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 5 or higher is required.
Do I need additional (external) power to use the AcceleGlove?
No, the AcceleGlove is powered from the computer’s USB port (5V DC).
What is the AcceleGlove SDK?
The AcceleGlove SDK (Software Development Kit) facilitates rapid application development and integration with existing applications by providing gesture recognition software for developers to interface with the AcceleGlove. The data streamed from the AcceleGlove can be accessed in raw form using either the hardware driver provided or the Java API.
How does the AcceleGlove capture gestures?
The AcceleGlove uses six integrated sensors to measure motion and orientation of the hand, wrist, and fingers (18 degrees of freedom in total). The six sensors are all 3-axis MEMS accelerometers. One accelerometer is located on the back of each finger, and one is on the back of the hand. Data capture includes hand, wrist, and finger movements.
Does the AcceleGlove capture static gestures only?
The AcceleGlove can be used to capture both dynamic and static gestures but the current version of the SDK only recognizes static gestures. Future versions will recognize dynamic gestures as well.
What are the orientation and acceleration ranges of the AcceleGlove?
The orientation range is 180 degrees for each axis (x,y,z). The acceleration range is +/- 1.5g.
How sensitive are the AcceleGlove accelerometers?
The analog accelerometers measure data with a sensitivity of .0287 m/s2.
What is the resolution of AcceleGlove data?
The resolution is 10 bits A/D for each axis.
What is the sampling rate of the AcceleGlove?
The maximum sampling rate is 35Hz (630 axes per second).
How much does an AcceleGlove weigh?
The AcceleGlove is made of a lightweight Nylon/Lycra blend fabric. A size large glove weighs 54 grams.
What is the price of the AcceleGlove and SDK?
The AcceleGlove (SDK included) is available for $649 USD.
Am I able to add samples to the existing ASL library?
Yes, samples can be added to the ASL library. Adding samples to the library can increase performance of letter recognition because new user samples are more specific to that individual user.
Is the AcceleGlove proprietary technology?
Yes, the AcceleGlove is currently protected under one issued patent and has several other patents pending. For more information about licensing, contact AnthroTronix: info@acceleglove.com.
Is there a User Guide?
Yes, the User Guide is available to download.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Please send all AcceleGlove technical questions to techsupport@acceleglove.com.