VR Suits

Virtual reality suits, also known as Haptic-Suits are a piece of clothing that can be worn to simulate the feeling of touch. When combining the suits with VR headsets you can create a full body experience that is so close to reality you may not be able to tell the difference. They are made out of spandex so they are skin tight, which means that the sensors are close to the body and the user can feel everything.

At the moment VR suits are mainly used for gaming however with the rise in popularity we could soon see them being used for more reality based experiences. Recently the VR suits have also been used for training of athletes and in rehabilitation centres.

In 2002 Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz created the HugShirt which let loved ones send the feeling of a hug to a distant loved one. This could be to use to make long distant relationships easier for a couple.

What does this mean for the future?

With Haptic-Suit technology growing and becoming more immersive we can definitely see the future using it as part of normal life. How can we see this technology being used though?