Key Takeaways
1. Haply Robotics launched a Kickstarter campaign for the MinVerse, a 3D haptic mouse priced at $1,500 with early backer discounts.
2. The MinVerse offers 3D control (X, Y, Z axes) for smoother handling of 3D objects, addressing limitations of traditional 2D mice.
3. Competing products exist, but Haply aims to provide an affordable 3D mouse compared to devices like 3D Systems’ Touch at $3,400.
4. The MinVerse features an open API for compatibility with software like Blender and RoboDK, enhancing its usability for creators.
5. The mouse dimensions are 240 x 120 x 40 mm, weighing 1.2 kg, with an effective input range of 145 x 330 x 250 mm and force feedback of 0 to 4 N.
Haply Robotics has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the MinVerse 3D haptic mouse. This innovative 3D mouse enables 3D artists, gamers, drone enthusiasts, and robotics fans to handle 3D objects more smoothly compared to a standard mouse. The MinVerse, which has a suggested retail price of $1,500, is offering early backer deals at a reduced price for delivery scheduled in the autumn of 2025.
3D vs 2D Control
Traditional mice are limited to 2D functionality (X, Y axis), while many video games and 3D modeling software function in 3D space (X, Y, Z axis). This limitation has led users to adopt awkward setups, such as juggling a mouse and keyboard with both hands to manage objects in a three-dimensional environment.
Competing Products
Several other companies have tried to develop similar 3D input devices. One early example is Novint, which is no longer in business, while 3D Systems currently offers the Touch haptic devices, starting at $3,400. Haply Robotics aims to reduce the cost of its USB mouse, making it accessible to a wider audience of creators and gamers.
Specifications and Compatibility
The MinVerse features an open API for seamless integration into various applications, and Haply Robotics plans to ensure compatibility with Blender, RoboDK, and other Windows programs at launch.
The dimensions of the MinVerse are 240 x 120 x 40 mm (9.4 x 4.7 x 1.6 in.), and it weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs.). The effective input range for the mouse measures 145 x 330 x 250 mm (5.7 x 13.0 x 9.8 in.). Force feedback ranges from 0 to 4 N (0 to 0.9 lbf.).
For those looking to design 3D models for their games and virtual creations without needing haptic feedback, a more affordable option is the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, which can be found on Amazon.
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