Quanta & Qualia concluded Sprint 3 of the CORTEX2 Support Programme with a powerful upgrade to extended reality (XR) interaction through their Magos Gestures Library (MGL) project. Integrated into an industrial training scenario, MGL enables precise, controller-free hand gesture control with haptic gloves.
Read on to learn about MGL’s latest breakthroughs.
MGL’s progress during Sprint 3 of the CORTEX2 Programme
Q: How would you summarise ARY’s latest developments during Sprint 3 of the CORTEX2 programme?
A: The Magos Gestures Library (MGL) project, developed by Quanta & Qualia, aimed to improve how users interact within XR environments by enabling natural, real-time hand gesture recognition using Magos haptic gloves. Through the CORTEX2 Support Programme, the MGL module was developed as a Unity-integrated tool that allows users to recognise, create, and customise hand gestures with high precision based on application needs.
In the final sprint, MGL was successfully integrated into the SELFEX2 project, one of the winners of the 1st CORTEX2 Open Call, where it enabled intuitive and immersive training for industrial assembly tasks. By replacing traditional VR controllers with precise gesture-based interaction, MGL improved the realism, usability, and effectiveness of the training experience by enabling users to use Magos gloves without having to use the controllers for interactions with UIs or menus at the same time. Still, all these functionalities have been converted to gestures, so the end user can call the menu based on a specific hand gesture, such as thumb up, or teleporting via pinch gesture and so on. A key innovation was the introduction of a calibration mechanism that adapts to different hand sizes, ensuring consistent tracking accuracy for all users.
Validated by technical partners and praised by end users, including continued interest from CTAG (SELFEX2 partner), the MGL project has demonstrated strong potential for impact in XR applications and beyond.
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