TacVest

The Type 1 TacVest is the first in a developing series of Haptic feedback garments. The jacket is equipped with a matrix of powerful vibration transducers that receive control signals over a wireless link, from a VBS2 game.

When the wearers avatar receives ‘hits’ within the game, the corresponding impact area is stimulated. The greater the damage, the greater the area of impact thereby providing the player with a powerful physical connection to the game.

The Low Power communication system is capable of supporting large numbers of TacVests, making it a valuable addition to a multiplayer scenario.

Future developments include a haptic undergarment for improved compatibility with heavily equipped players, and the use of bi-directional communications linked to an external sensor array to offer integration with direct fire activities using laser or IR equipped weapons.