As of July 2026, Melt Interface Technologies (formerly Diver-X) has announced the ContactGlove3 Pro data glove for industrial robotics and the ContactGlove3 VR controller, with pre-orders open and shipping planned for October 2026.
Melt Interface Technologies, the company formerly known as Diver-X, announced the ContactGlove3 VR controller and the ContactGlove3 Pro data glove on June 23, 2026. The company changed its name to Melt on July 1, 2026, signaling a shift from consumer VR peripherals to industrial interfaces for robot remote operation and imitation learning. The ContactGlove3 Pro is positioned as a data glove for robotics, supporting ROS 2 and Python SDKs, priced at 498,000 yen. The ContactGlove3 costs 99,800 yen and ships in October 2026.
The ContactGlove3 uses a new EMF tracking method for fingertip positioning with sub-millimeter accuracy. The company's pivot from consumer VR gloves to industrial data gloves leverages its consumer UX as a competitive advantage in the B2B market, with more than half of revenue already coming from business clients. The Pro model targets robotics applications, while the standard ContactGlove3 remains a VR controller.
The rebranding and product lineup reflect a strategic repositioning from a VR device maker to an interface company. The ContactGlove3 Pro's support for ROS 2 and Python SDKs indicates a focus on industrial and research use cases, while the consumer model retains its gaming and VR focus. Both products were announced together, with pre-orders starting June 23 and shipping in October 2026.
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Melt Interface Technologies, formerly Diver-X, announced the ContactGlove3 VR controller and the ContactGlove3 Pro data glove for robotics on June 23. The company changed its name to Melt on July 1, signaling a shift from consumer VR peripherals to industrial interfaces for robot remote operation and imitation learning. The ContactGlove3 Pro supports ROS 2 and Python SDKs, priced at 498,000 yen, while the ContactGlove3 costs 99,800 yen and ships in October 2026.
Jun 23
Diver-X announced it will change its name to Melt Interface Technologies on July 1, 2026, and revealed the ContactGlove3 VR controller and ContactGlove3 Pro for robotics. Pre-orders start June 23, with shipping in October 2026. The ContactGlove3 uses a new EMF tracking method for fingertip positioning with sub-millimeter accuracy.