Last year at AWE 2025, I tried out the latest haptic VR accessories from bHaptics including a vest and gloves that are meant to help you feel more immersed as you game on the best VR headsets.
At AWE 2026, bHaptics returned with a modest update to TactGlove lineup that actually helps the gloves feel more immersive.
The new DK3 gloves add new haptic motors at the bottom of your palm. I was told that gamers said previous gloves didn't feel as intense because after your fingers, there wasn't really any feedback spots until the wrist motor.
The set I tried featured two motors on the palm for both the right and left hand versions. I noticed that the right hand vibrated more than the left in the pair I played with.
The biggest difference I noticed was in the new motor that sits on top of your wrist on the DK3 gloves. The VCM motor is larger and seems as the spokesperson said, "crispier."
The spaceship demo I tried this year is the same as last year's and it did feel more immersive in my right hand with the new palm motors and the bigger wrist motor. And yes, I did try to pet the cat again.
Prices went up
Unfortunately, as with most things in the last year, prices have gone up.
The TactSuit Pro vest hasn't received any updates but its price went up $65. It now retails for $565 compared to last year's $499 starting price. The lighter TactStuit Air is now $320 up from $249.
Compared to the older version the new DK3 gloves are an expensive $385. And beyond the new motors all the other specs appear to be the same.
All of bHaptics' gear is available now.
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