Diver-X Rebrands as Melt Interface Technologies, Unveils ContactGlove3 and Pro Model
The company is repositioning from a VR device maker to an interface company, and the ContactGlove3's EMF tracking promises occlusion-resistant fingertip capture for applications beyond gaming, including sign language and robotics.
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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.
Diver-X, known for its ContactGlove series of glove-type VR controllers, announced on June 23 that it will change its corporate name to Melt Interface Technologies Co., Ltd. effective July 1, 2026. The company also revealed two new products: the ContactGlove3 VR controller and the ContactGlove3 Pro data glove for robotics. Pre-orders for both models opened the same day on the official store, with the ContactGlove3 starting at 99,800 yen and the Pro model at 498,000 yen. Both are scheduled to ship and go on sale in October 2026.
The ContactGlove3 introduces a new electromagnetic field (EMF) tracking method that replaces the bending sensors of the previous ContactGlove2. The company reports a median sensor position error of 0.5 mm and a maximum of 1.5 mm under recommended conditions, enabling precise capture of fingertip alignments, finger interlocking, and crossing. Unlike camera-based hand tracking, the EMF method is resistant to occlusion, maintaining stable motion capture even when optical systems have blind spots. The glove also includes the new Magnetra3 controller module with a grip lock button to prevent unintended release of grasped objects.
CEO Hiroto Sakoda said the company's earlier experience developing the HalfDive VR headset, which was canceled after a Kickstarter, led to a shift in focus toward interfaces rather than standalone devices. The new name reflects the goal of creating interfaces that make operation unconscious. The company will restructure into three business areas: the Contact brand for XR and robotics interfaces, Melt Interface for general-purpose interfaces, and Solutions for B2B contract development.
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