Haply Robotics and PickNik Partner to Power Real-World Robotic Applications with Intuitive Control and Learning
A scalable teleoperation solution that enables intuitive robot control, real-time haptic feedback, and precise human-guided training.
April 2, 2025 – Montreal, QC
Haply Robotics and PickNik Robotics collaborate to deliver a next-generation solution for intuitive, touch-based robot control and training.
Haply Robotics is excited to announce a strategic partnership with PickNik Robotics, combining the Inverse3 haptic device with the MoveIt Pro developer platform to deliver a powerful new solution for human-in-the-loop robotics, tactile teleoperation, and robot teaching through force feedback. The collaboration brings together advanced motion planning with responsive haptic interfaces, creating a smarter, more natural way to control and train robotic arms across demanding real-world environments.
This integration answers a growing challenge in the field of advanced robot teleoperation: how to enable intuitive, precise, and safe robot manipulation in complex scenarios, where even minor errors can lead to mission failure or safety concerns.
With the combined Inverse3 + MoveIt Pro solution, robotics developers, engineers, and operators gain a high-performance interface for:
Remotely manipulating robots with human-level precision in applications like space robotics, nuclear maintenance, underwater inspection, and surgical robotics.
Delivering touch-based guidance using real-time force feedback, ensuring adaptive control even over low-bandwidth networks like 4G/5G or satellite links.
Generating high-quality training data for robot learning pipelines, capturing motion trajectories, grasp strategies, and operator corrections that power autonomous systems.
“We see haptics not just as a way to control robots, but as a way to teach them,” said Colin Gallacher, CEO of Haply Robotics. “By integrating Inverse3 with MoveIt Pro, developers can now gather training data with precision and intent. It’s a powerful tool for building intelligent, adaptive robotic systems.”
A Scalable Workflow for Human-Robot Collaboration
A developer remotely manipulates a robotic arm using the Inverse3 haptic controller integrated with the MoveIt Pro platform for real-time, touch-based robot control.
Designed for flexibility and ease of deployment, this solution eliminates traditional barriers in human-machine interaction (HMI). Whether in a lab, on a remote job site, or in a live operation, robotics teams can rely on:
Browser-based deployment: Run everything through a web browser, no need for dedicated workstations or thick clients.
Supervised autonomy: Let operators preview, adjust, and validate robot decisions with haptic supervision.
Tactile teleoperation: Experience physical resistance, collisions, and object interaction through high-fidelity force feedback.
“From the first time I tried the Inverse3, it was clear this controller had the potential to improve how humans provide teleop assistance to robots,” said Dr. Dave Coleman, Chief Product Officer at PickNik Robotics. “It’s incredibly intuitive, responsive, and a perfect match for our vision of human-in-the-loop autonomy. We’re thrilled to bring this to MoveIt Pro users.”
Empowering the Next Generation of Robotics Teams
This partnership brings robotics teams a uniquely powerful interface for real-time robot control, robotic arm training, and remote manipulation in unstructured environments. Whether developing for industrial automation, field robotics, or robotics R&D, this solution offers:
A scalable, intuitive human-robot interface
Rich input for machine learning and motion modeling
Compatibility with high-stakes, real-world missions across sectors
By merging touch-based control with intelligent planning, Haply and PickNik are empowering robotics developers to do more with greater precision, safety, and confidence.
About Haply Robotics
Haply Robotics builds world-leading technology in precision teleoperation and haptic feedback systems. Our solutions allow users to physically interact with digital and robotic environments, enabling breakthroughs in robot control, training applications, simulation, and 3D design. Headquartered in Montreal, Haply is redefining how humans connect with machines through the power of touch.
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Najwa Boumelhem
Marketing & Communications
Haply Robotics
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