StretchSense, a wearable technology company that makes motion-capture data gloves, has raised £1.7 million in funding in a round led by PXN Ventures with support from Scottish Enterprise, taking its total external funding to almost $20m across three rounds.

Founded in 2012, the firm develops gloves that use proprietary stretch sensors and machine learning to deliver accurate, real-time hand and finger tracking for VR and XR use cases such as animation, gaming, training and simulation.

The gloves are designed to enable natural, controller-free interaction and are built with usability in mind, including durable sensor performance and machine-washable textiles.

The business is increasingly targeting sectors such as healthcare, education, aviation and defence, with its platform also incorporating haptics to simulate touch through vibration in digital environments.