# Tactile Bare-Hands Metaverse Devices Emerge Home Enables Physical Touch in Virtual Worlds By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerge References: [martechseries](https://martechseries.com/predictive-ai/augmented-reality/emerge-launches-its-first-product-to-bring-physical-touch-to-the-metaverse/) & [emerge.io](https://emerge.io/)  Social virtual reality company Emerge has announced the launch of the Emerge Home system, a first-of-its-kind product that allows users to experience immersive "[bare hands" tactility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-sensing-infrastructure) in the [Metaverse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-gloves). The new system consists of three primary components: the Emerge Wave-1 device, the Emerge Home social virtual experience, and the Emerge Home mobile app. However, the standout technological innovation comes from Emerge Wave-1 device, a tabletop top unit that emits ultrasonic waves that enable users to feel and interact through touch in their virtual worlds. The 13" device casts a mid-air field that allows for interaction up to three feet above it and 120 degrees around it, [without the need for wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-emg-wristband) or additional pieces. “Emerge Home’s goal is to take people beyond the screen and allow them to connect emotionally in a natural way, no matter the distance between them," said Sly Lee, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Emerge. Image Credit: Emerge ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Tactility:** Virtual reality technology that enables users to experience touch sensations in virtual worlds through non-wearable devices presents opportunities for immersive experiences. - **Ultrasonic Wave Technology:** The use of ultrasonic wave technology to simulate tactile sensations in virtual environments presents a new area of research and development for VR technology companies. - **Social Virtual Reality:** Expanding social networking platforms to include virtual reality presents opportunities for companies to create immersive environments with enhanced user engagement and experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Virtual Reality:** Virtual reality companies can leverage the use of ultrasonic wave technology to simulate touch sensations in new products and immersive experiences. - **Entertainment:** The integration of touch technology into existing entertainment platforms can present opportunities for new forms of interactive media for users to engage with. - **Telecommunications:** Innovations in social virtual reality can present new opportunities for telecommunications companies to enhance remote communication services, expanding the range of personalized experiences available for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Haptic Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minverse.md) - [Metaverse Haptic Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-gloves.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md) - [Haptic Feedback VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptx-g1.md) - [Haptic VR Controller Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senseglove-nova-2.md) - [Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-x.md) - [Touch-Reactive VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-in-bed.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md)