[comp.graphics] 3D input device, reference needed

jimk@saturn.ucsc.edu (Jim Kleck) (01/14/89)

There is a 3D input device at NASA Ames in Cupertino, Ca.
which is a glove to be worn on one hand.  With this glove
and a headset for viewing, one can interact with objects
in a 3D virtual world.  I am looking for a reference for
this device/system for my Masters Thesis.  If you know
of a reference please send me its location via email so 
that I can get it.  

Thanks,
Jim Kleck
(jimk@saturn.ucsc.edu)

julian@riacs.edu (Julian E Gomez) (01/19/89)

In article <5966@saturn.ucsc.edu> jimk@saturn.ucsc.edu (Jim Kleck) writes:
" There is a 3D input device at NASA Ames in Cupertino, Ca.
" which is a glove to be worn on one hand.  With this glove
" and a headset for viewing, one can interact with objects
" in a 3D virtual world.  I am looking for a reference for
" ...

The DataGlove is made by VPL Research, Inc. in Redwood City, CA,
415/361-1710.  You can find a brief description in Foley's Scientific
American article; vol 257 #4.

NASA Ames is located at the Navy's Moffett Field base, which is in
Mountain View.

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