Abstract: Man/machine interface comprising—a glove which comprises o at least one transmitter which is integrated into the glove and which comprises at least one coil for emitting a magnetic field, which coil is arranged on a finger of the glove so that the orientation of the emitted field relative to a reference direction in a reference system connected with the glove changes with that of the finger, o at least one processing circuit which is integrated into the glove and which comprises at least one receiver for receiving the signal emitted by the transmitter, which receiver is configured to process the signal received in order to determine at least the orientation of the coil of the transmitter in the reference system.

Abstract: The interface consists of a sleeve (1) attached around the user's forearm and a grip element (3) comprising touch-sensitive actuators (12) which press against the tips of the fingers and thumb-actuated control buttons (13). Actuators (6, 7, 11) connect the grip element (3) to the sleeve (1) and allow to move the latter in a noticeable manner in response to impulses from the environment, and the sleeve has a wireless displacement sensor. Hence, in the best embodiments of the invention, the user avails of two very different means both for giving commands (buttons 13 and sensor 14) and for receiving a response from the virtual environment (actuators 6, 7 and 11 and the touch-sensitive actuators 12). This interface is light and easy to use. It can be used to explore virtual environments for, visiting a location, entertainment, educational purposes, et cetera.