Open-source wearable haptic feedback systems for spatial audio, VR/AR, and interactive installations
Born as audio-reactive LED wearables, evolved into signal-agnostic haptic feedback
Arduino + Bluetooth for portable systems, or Raspberry Pi + I2C for high-fidelity effects with 120+ haptic patterns
Works seamlessly with Max/MSP, TouchDesigner, Unity, Pure Data, and any OSC-compatible software
Complete PCB designs, Gerber files, 3D-printable enclosures, and Bill of Materials included
15-minute quick start guides, API references, and integration examples for popular platforms
Build an Arduino system for ~$30 or a Raspberry Pi system for ~$150
Used in VR experiences, art installations, research projects, and interactive exhibits
Swap the motors for LEDs → instant wearable light display! Same OSC protocol, different sensory experience. The original prototype was audio-reactive LEDs. 🌈
Hackaday 2020 - "In Pursuit of Haptics for a Better VR Experience"
Arduino vs Raspberry Pi comparison guide
15-minute setup for portable systems
15-minute setup for high-fidelity effects
Complete API specification and examples
Step-by-step build instructions
How to order custom PCBs
Perfect for spatial audio feedback, VR/AR navigation, interactive installations, accessibility applications, research projects, gaming, and telepresence.
Started as wearable LEDs that danced to sound. Claps, music, and environmental audio created spatial light patterns around the body.
Same patterns, different sensory modality. Audio-reactive architecture translated from light to touch, creating wearable haptic feedback systems.
Featured on Hackaday as part of pursuing better VR haptic experiences.
Mitacs grant for washable wearables research in mixed reality applications.
KDF Entertainment becomes official York University procurement vendor, enabling direct academic collaboration.
Complete hardware designs, firmware, and software released under permissive licenses. Two production-ready implementations available for makers, researchers, and artists worldwide.