Note: This article applies to both Prime 3 Haptic XR Gloves and Prime 3 Mocap Gloves

Note: This article applies to both Quantum Mocap Metagloves and Quantum XR Metagloves.

Software Setup


Step 1

Start by logging in to our Resource Center. If you don't have an account please create one.

Step 2

Download and install the latest version of Manus Core Web Installer on our resource center. Manus Core is a background application that handles all of the glove data. Manus Core must be running in order to make use of the gloves.

Setting up SteamVR Trackers


Step 1: A Strap Set

Put on a strap set compatible with SteamVR trackers.

This can be:
- Our own strap set and Manus Pro Trackers.
- A generic strap set with adapters for Manus Steam VR Pro Trackers.
- A generic strap set compatible with Steam VR.

Step 2: Placing the Trackers

Secure one tracker on your head and one on your waist. One on each foot and one on each hand.

If you are not wearing a VR head set you also need to place a strap and tracker on your head.

For higher fidelity you can place trackers on your upper arms (facing outwards) as well.

Step 3: Assign the Trackers

In the side panel click ‘Automatic Allocation’ to assign automatically or assign each tracker manually following the on-screen instructions.

From the Side Panel


Step 1

In the Dashboard select a user from the 'Polygon' tab.

Step 2

In the bottom section click on the 'Calibrate' button.

In the main Viewport


Step 1

Select the type of gloves and trackers you are using

Step 2

To define your body proportions and Tracker offsets start the Calibration process

Calibration Steps


Depending on the hardware you have selected all or some of the following steps will be shown in the Manus software. Mimic these poses closely for the best result.

Step 1: Left Hand Flap

Grab your left wrist and bend it up and down

Step 2: Left Hand Twist

Grab your left elbow and twist your hand left to right

Step 3: Right Hand Flap

Grab your right wrist and bend it up and down

Step 4: Right Hand Twist

Grab your right elbow and twist your hand left to right

Step 5: Hands Together

Put your hands together and point them forward

Step 6: Left Elbow

Grab your left elbow and stretch your left hand forward.

(This step only applies to the 8-piece strap set)

Step 7: Left Shoulder

Grab your left shoulder and stretch your left arm forward.

(This step only applies to the 8-piece strap set)

Step 8: Right Elbow

Grab your right elbow and stretch your right arm forward.

(This step only applies to the 8-piece strap set)

Step 9: Right Shoulder

Grab your right shoulder and stretch your right arm forward.

(This step only applies to the 8-piece strap set)

Step 10: T-Pose

Make a T by stretching your arms horizontally.

Put your feet together and point them forward.

Step 11: Pelvis

Place your wrists on the edge of your pelvic bone

Step 12: Left Foot

Put your left foot forward and twist it on its heel

Step 13: Right Foot

Put your right foot forward and twist it on its heel

Step 14: Neck Joint

Place your wrists below your ears and grab the back of your head

Step 15: Head Top

Rest the palm of one of your hands on top of your head while keeping your other hand next to your body

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