Haply Robotics Announces 'Spatial Mouse' for 3D Modeling
Habr covers the MinVerse: a mobile stand that turns a stylus or mouse into a 3D input device with force feedback, compatible with Blender, HARP and RoboDK, launched on Kickstarter with pre-orders from $670.
Originally published on haply.co — the canonical version of this article.
A “spatial mouse” from Montreal
Russian tech outlet Habr covered the launch of the MinVerse, describing it as a “spatial mouse” from Canadian company Haply Robotics. The device is a special mobile stand to which a stylus or mouse attaches; once connected, the input device can be moved freely along the axes of three-dimensional space.
Force feedback and portability
The article highlights the MinVerse’s feedback function: the user feels the texture and weight of the object they interact with. Haply also paid attention to compactness and mobility — the MinVerse can be folded and carried around, for example when changing workplaces.
Software compatibility
At launch the device is fully compatible with Blender, HARP, RoboDK and other programs, and an open API lets developers create their own integrations to expand the MinVerse’s capabilities.
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Kickstarter pricing
At the time of the coverage, Haply was raising funds on Kickstarter, so the gadget was not yet available at retail. Pre-orders on the crowdfunding platform started at $670 — a 50% discount — with a DevKit for developers at $760, and shipments planned for the end of summer 2025.
This coverage has been condensed for relevance. Find the original article on Habr.