Touch X
The Touch X is a high-end motorised haptic (force-feedback) device, designed to deliver maximum precision and powerful force feedback when manipulating virtual objects. Robust and high-performing, it is intended for professionals in healthcare, research, robotics and digital design who need extreme fidelity in reproducing the sense of touch.
- Enhanced haptic feedback (force feedback of up to 7.9 N) to realistically reproduce textures, stiffness and friction.
- Exceptional movement precision thanks to a nominal resolution of 0.023 mm.
- Natural interaction by following the hand gestures pivoting at the wrist.
- Ergonomic stylus offering a true grip for fine, prolonged manipulations.
- Advanced compatibility with design software such as Geomagic Freeform and Freeform Plus.
- Simple connection via USB port, with user guide and quick calibration.
Formerly known as the Sensable Phantom Premium, the Touch X is a haptic device built around a robust mechanical arm and a pressure-sensitive stylus. Every movement is converted into digital data and accompanied by proportional feedback, allowing the user to “feel” virtual objects and perceive their textures, stiffness and resistance.
With its 6 degrees of freedom for position and 3 degrees of haptic feedback per axis, the Touch X guarantees a maximum force of 7.9 N, a precision of 0.023 mm, and a workspace suited to the most complex projects.
Combined with Geomagic Freeform and Freeform Plus software, it becomes an ideal tool for advanced modelling, digital sculpting, teleoperation, high-level surgical simulation and robotics research. Its robustness and precision make it a benchmark in the fields of virtual reality, virtual assembly and medical 3D printing.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Type | High-end haptic device with force feedback |
| Degrees of freedom | 6 DOF for position, 3 DOF of force feedback on each axis |
| Nominal resolution | 0.023 mm (1100 dpi) |
| Range of motion | 355 mm x 228 mm x 180 mm W x H x D |
| Maximum exertable force | 7.9 N |
| Interface | USB 2.0 port |
| Weight | 3.26 kg |
| Compatible software | Geomagic Freeform, Freeform Plus, 3D modelling and simulation software |
| Required OS | Windows 10/11, OpenGL graphics card, 4 GB RAM min. |
Medical applications
The Touch X is used in a variety of medical applications thanks to its realistic tactile feedback and high precision:
Surgical simulation and medical training:
Reproduction of technical gestures in a safe, realistic environment.
Custom orthoses and prostheses:
Digital design with a genuine tactile feel, making it easier and faster to prepare models for 3D printing or machining.
Surgical planning:
Planning of procedures based on consistent digital models.
Design of surgical guides and implants:
Coupled with the Geomagic Freeform and Freeform Plus CAD software, the Touch enables “organic” design suited to patient-specific devices.
Podiatry and ergonomics:
Detailed morphological analysis along each axis of movement.
How does the Touch X work?
Using it involves several simple,
structured steps:
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Connect the device via the USB port and install the driver,
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Calibrate the mechanical arm and the stylus,
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Choose compatible software (e.g. Geomagic Freeform, Freeform Plus or other modelling / simulation / programming software),
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Handle the stylus: every hand movement is translated into digital data,
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Enjoy real-time haptic feedback, rendering textures, stiffness and friction just as with a real object.
Touch vs Touch X comparison
| Criterion | Touch | Touch X |
| Type | Versatile haptic device | Haptic device intended for advanced uses |
| Degrees of freedom | 6 DOF position, 3 DOF haptic feedback | 6 DOF position, 3 DOF haptic feedback |
| Nominal resolution | 0.055 mm (450 dpi) | 0.023 mm (1100 dpi) |
| Maximum exertable force | 3.3 N | 7.9 N |
| Range of motion | 431 × 348 × 165 mm (W x H x D) | 355 × 228 × 180 mm (W x H x D) |
| Main use | Training, 3D modelling, medical simulation, teleoperation | Training, 3D modelling, medical simulation, teleoperation requiring powerful force feedback and increased precision |
| Cost | More affordable | More expensive |
TWIN 3D supports you
At Twin 3D, we offer comprehensive support to integrate the Touch into your medical applications:
- Full commissioning and calibration of the haptic arm and stylus
- Dedicated training in Geomagic Freeform and Freeform Plus software, for the design of orthoses, prostheses and surgical projects (guides and implants)
- Specialist technical support to ensure the reliability and continuity of your clinical and 3D modelling activities.
Reviews and user feedback
User feedback highlights the advanced precision and stability of the Touch X, which deliver an even more realistic haptic feel than the standard model. Engineers and healthcare professionals particularly appreciate being able to work with a finer resolution, allowing better control in surgical planning or the design of complex prostheses.
The comfort of the ergonomic stylus is also regularly noted, especially during long modelling or medical training sessions.
Finally, the broad compatibility with software such as Geomagic Freeform is cited as a major asset, as it facilitates integration into medical virtual reality and the creation of patient-specific devices (orthoses, prostheses, seating corsets, surgical guides and implants).
FAQ
A haptic device is a motorised system with force feedback that allows users to regain the sense of touch and interact with virtual objects in the digital world.
The Touch X works with Geomagic Freeform and many other 3D design/modelling, simulation and teleoperation software packages.
Installation is done via a USB connection, followed by installing the driver and calibrating the arm and the stylus.
It is used in healthcare (simulation, prosthetics, training, surgical guides and implants), in digital design (Geomagic Freeform, product design), in robotics and in virtual reality.
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