Haply MinVerse and Inverse 3: Goodbye 2D Mouse, the Future is 3D (for Certain Uses)
At CES Haply wins the prestigious “Best Innovation” award with a solution that provides a precise aiming system in 3D environments
Haply is a company that produces highly innovative 3D pointing systems . At CES it received the “Best Innovation” award thanks to its consumer product, the MinVerse .
While 3D viewer controllers are great for gaming and casual use, they certainly lack the precision needed for professional use or for using programs that require very accurate spatial movements. The same criticism can also be made of devices like the Apple Vision Pro or other viewers that use only hand movement to manage programs. In some cases, we can use a traditional mouse that, however, lacks the ability to move the cursor in space.
MinVerse and Inverse 3 were born to respond to a growing demand for precision 3D controllers. The two "3D mice" work thanks to a system of joints that allow the pointer to be moved in a three-dimensional space.
You hold the controller (pen, mouse or other device) and move it in space , constrained by a series of arms that guarantee a precision that 3D viewer controllers cannot achieve, precisely because they are free to move without any constraints or feedback.
The MinVerse is a 3D mouse with haptic feedback designed to revolutionize interaction with both 3D and 2D applications.
It was created to offer intuitive control and precision that is unthinkable with the controllers normally bundled with 3D viewers, to allow designers, artists and gamers to explore virtual environments in a decidedly innovative way.
The MinVerse is customizable with various accessories, such as a 2D mouse, VR controller, stylus, gun, and trackball , offering the flexibility to switch between different usage modes and functionality.
To ensure perfect management of objects in space, it provides haptic feedback which, combined with an ergonomic design and multi-tool capabilities, make it ideal for activities ranging from virtual reality to detailed 3D modeling.
MinVerse is compatible with software such as Blender, RoboDK and HARP , and offers open access APIs for the developer community.
The MinVerse is currently on pre-sale at $750 with a crowdfunding campaign planned for the end of Q1 2025, with the final price expected to settle around $1,500.
The Inverse3 is a professional precision haptic controller , designed to offer intuitive control in 3D navigation and interaction, with a resolution of up to 0.01 mm and a refresh rate of 4 kHz, providing the accuracy and control needed for high-precision environments, such as surgical simulations and micro-manufacturing.
It is a device designed for use with simulation systems that require great precision but also with robotic systems, manipulators and apparatus that require constant interaction and an absolute level of accuracy.
It supports multiple technologies, programming languages and game engines and allows the integration of advanced haptic features into even very complex 3D interfaces.
Inverse3 is compatible with a range of accessories, such as VerseGrips and VerseMounts, allowing the tools to adapt to the most varied user needs.
Notable features include the ability to use up to two devices simultaneously and reorient the Inverse3 in real time to adapt to the user's size and reach, avoiding the hassle of picking up a mouse when it reaches the edge of the desk.
The cost of Inverse 3 exceeds 10,000 dollars and is obviously dedicated to professional use.
The price of the Haply devices is certainly high, but the technology offered by the company opens a window onto what could be the future of pointing instruments when, and if, spatial computing replaces the current two-dimensional screens.
This article has been condensed for relevance.
