What’s the story?
Teslasuit has launched its XR5 flagship haptic suit, featuring integrated motion capture, biometric analytics, and updated developer tools for professional and research applications.
Why it matters
By providing realistic physical feedback, the XR5 enables professional sectors to conduct advanced training and rehabilitation within controlled virtual environments.
The bigger picture
The launch of high-end haptic interfaces like the XR5 signals the continued expansion of full-body immersion in specialized fields such as defense, healthcare, and robotics.
In Virtual Reality News
January 16, 2026 – Teslasuit, a provider of full-body haptic technology, has recently unveiled its newest haptic device with the launch of the Teslasuit XR5, the company’s flagship model for 2026.
Announced during CES 2026, the device integrates haptics, motion capture, and biometric analytics into a reengineered platform intended for professional and research applications. According to the company, the XR5 is designed to provide physical feedback for training, rehabilitation, and remote operation. Potential use cases for the technology include:
- Training: Applications for military, public safety, and technical personnel, including movement and tactile training, muscle memory development, and operations in hazardous or confined environments.
- Physiotherapy: Providing motion analytics for patients recovering from spinal cord injuries.
- Robotics: Training humanoid robots via teleoperation.
For developers, Teslasuit provides a Python API with documentation and example code, alongside an updated SDK. The platform also features native support for Unity 6.0 and Unreal Engine 5.1, as well as ‘Teslasuit World’ in Somnium Space, which the company describes as a virtual lab for developing and testing experiences.
The suit is available in both male and female versions, with sizes ranging from XS to XXL. Teslasuit stated that the device is designed and manufactured in the European Union and features reengineered electronics to improve reliability and performance.
The Teslasuit XR5 is currently available for order at an MSRP of USD $9,900, however the company is currently offering a promotional price of USD $7,500 for orders placed before March 31, 2026. A deposit of USD $2,000 is required to secure an order, with the remainder due at the time of delivery.
For more information on Teslasuit and its new XR5 haptic suit, please visit the company’s website.
Image credit: Teslasuit
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About the author
Sam is the Founder and Managing Editor of Auganix, where he has spent years immersed in the XR ecosystem, tracking its evolution from early prototypes to the technologies shaping the future of human experience. While primarily covering the latest AR and VR news, his interests extend to the wider world of human augmentation, from AI and robotics to haptics, wearables, and brain–computer interfaces.