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Bristol's Ultraleap launches touchless technology for global markets

Joe Bevan
Authored by Joe Bevan
Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 13:19

Bristol-based Ultraleap have launched The TouchFree Bundle with American firm Simply NUC to "bring hygienic, touchless interaction to locations around the world", according to their website.

Ultraleap develop hand tracking and mid-air haptic technologies that allow immersive 3D experiences and touchless interaction. From their base in the South West the company employs more than 150 people across Europe, North America and Asia.

The TouchFree Bundle is a complete plug and play solution allowing consumers to interact with screens and kiosks using gesture control. It includes Ultraleap’s hand tracking camera module, Ultraleap's TouchFree application and a choice of Simply NUC mini PC pre-installed with Ultraleap’s hand tracking software. 

The TouchFree application runs invisibly on top of existing interactive kiosks meaning there is no need to change the interface or write additional code.

The technology is designed to be used in public venues such as restaurants, train stations, hotels, museums and airports which have previously relied heavily on public touchscreens and kiosks. According to Ultraleap research 80% of people now think public touchscreens are unhygienic. The aim is to enhance shopping experiences and allow venues to handle higher volumes of customers safely.

Saurabh Gupta, Director of OOH Product at Ultraleap, said, “We’ve worked hard to get the TouchFree application to market to meet the increasing demand for touchless interaction. Combining Ultraleap’s world leading hand tracking and SimplyNUC’s power, customers will have the best-in-class experience. This is the first truly plug and play solution with TouchFree, and we’re excited to make it accessible to more people.”  

“Given the growth of the interactive kiosk industry and the desire from consumers to have touchless interaction, it couldn’t be a better time to partner with Ultraleap and offer a complete solution to easily turn interactive kiosks touchless.” commented Simply NUC’s EMEA CEO, Jonny Smith. “Our mini PC’s combined with Ultraleap’s software and hand tracking camera module creates an ideal bundle for restaurants, retail stores, and many other types of businesses.” 

Learn more about Ultraleap at ultraleap.com

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