Geometry Prague and NeuroDigital have brought iconic sculptures to life for the blind through a unique VR experience, using a pair of gloves rather than the more usual headset equipment.The new art experience is unveiled at the Touching Masterpieces exhibition, staged by Geometry at the National Gallery of Prague and backed by the Czech Ministry of Culture. Michelangelo’s David, the bust of Nefertiti, and Venus de Milo have been transformed into virtual objects which people “see” through haptic glove technology for the first time.The haptic gloves control realistic hands in virtual space. When the virtual hand touches a 3D object in the virtual world, the technology identifies the object and sends feedback in the form of vibrations. The Avatar VR glove has been customized specifically for this project by being enriched with multi-frequency technology to stimulate different types of skin cells’ tactile responses – to give the blind the most accurate perception of the 3D virtual object.CreditsCredits:NeurodigitalCEO: Luis CastilloHead of Development: Manuel PasamontesNeuroscientist Advisor: Francisco NietoTech Developers: Daniel Sierra and Antonio GarciaLeontinka FoundationExecutive Director: Barbara HuckováGeometry PragueChief Creative Officer EMEA: Howard SmiedtCreative Director Prague: Julia DovlatovaSenior Creative: Luis RotgerSenior Creative: Carlos BaerArt Director: Andrei DidykJunior Copywriter: Kai GranaasManaging Director: Martin PestaClient Service Director: Iva WelkerAccount Director: Jan DvorakAccount Executive: Tereza BalasováContent Manager: Anna EliasováProduction Manager: Vendula MalochováWeb development: Digital DosisProduction company: Telegram Films