StretchSense Motion-Capture Glove — Enclosure Design for Manufacture

As StretchSense prepared to scale their validated glove technology, I was brought in to design their first injection-molded enclosure. The aim was to produce a housing for the internal PCB and battery that would interface directly with the glove’s textile and sensor array.

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The design needed to:

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•   Clip reliably onto a base plastic component adhered to the glove

•   Maintain a low profile and minimal weight to preserve user comfort and motion accuracy

•   Enable add-on motion trackers for extended functionality

•   Be suitable for mass production via injection molding, while allowing early validation through 3D printing and low-volume runs

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This work involved cross-functional collaboration with electrical engineers, textile designers, and internal mechanical teams. Using SolidWorks and in-house prototyping, we refined a production-ready enclosure that balanced durability, usability, and manufacturability—ensuring a seamless bridge between smart textile technology and scalable hardware.