FirstVR
The World's First Controller Equipped with Muscle Deformation Sensors.
About
Converting Muscle Movements into Digital Data
FirstVR is an input device equipped with a proprietary “muscle deformation sensor” that detects muscle movement and force.
It incorporates optical muscle deformation sensors (Optical Active Sensing) and other technologies to detect arm and hand muscle movements with high precision, capturing proprioceptive information—such as body movement and the amount of force applied—as digital data.
Compared to conventional electromyography (EMG) sensors, it offers superior noise resistance and enables stable input.
It connects wirelessly to smartphones and PCs via Bluetooth®.
Solution
Direct Input of Body Movement and Force
Conventional input devices rely on buttons and joysticks, making it impossible to directly convey physical sensations such as body movement and force.
FirstVR directly reads muscle movements, enabling the use of hand and arm movements and force levels as direct input.
This achieves more intuitive and natural control, enabling new forms of interaction that leverage physical sensation—such as VR control, training, skill acquisition, and remote operation.
Feature
Intuitive Controls
By wearing FirstVR on your arm, it detects arm and hand movements using built-in muscle deformation sensors and other components.
This allows for intuitive control of VR applications on your devices, further enhancing your sense of immersion in the virtual space.
A Lightweight Controller Weighing Just 34g
The FirstVR weighs just 34 grams (excluding the strap).
It is extremely lightweight and does not restrict your movement in the VR space.
An App That Expands Your Possibilities
In addition to FirstVR-compatible applications such as throwing objects, casting spells, and firing guns, it is being utilized for a wide range of purposes, including the metaverse office “BodySharing for Business”, which enables sensory sharing, and “Maaart”, which visualizes and analyzes muscle deformation data.