Teslasuit In UAE: $1,500 Tech Lets You 'Feel' Punches Without The Pain

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to get punched in the stomach during a boxing match? Well, you can experience it now, wearing a Teslasuit. The prices start at $1500 and can be bought in Dubai.

Consisting of a full sleeve-vest and long pants, the suits are on display at the Dubai AI week that began on Monday. Wearers can experience getting in the ring and throwing punches with British world boxing champion Amir Khan, using a combination of the suit, VR glasses and a haptic controller.

The sensors placed in the suit will deliver electric pulses to the forearm, stomach and back, creating the sensation of getting punched. The controller helps to punch back. The ring is located in the centre of a huge auditorium with hundreds of spectators. Every punch brings forth cheers and applause from the crowds.

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Headquartered in UK, the company is now looking to expand in the UAE.“We are looking for partners to work with here,” said Anna Vins, Strategic Partnership Director at the company.“It is our second time exhibiting here and we are looking for partners in Dubai. We are hoping to have a presence soon and work on local projects.”

The idea of a Teslasuit was first conceived in 2010 but it didn't become a reality until 2016. First designed as a product that helps people enjoy an immersive experience while gaming, the suit has now expanded into a variety of different fields.

“It was during the pandemic that the Teslasuit exploded,” said Dr. Khalid Rustamov, Medical Innovation Specialist for the company.“Companies wanted to use the suit to train their employees because they were not able to go out into the field due to lockdown.”

The demand for the suit spread to defence, law enforcement, industrial and medical fields, with several militaries all over the world using the suit to train their soldiers for on-the-field emergencies. In one medical facility, the suit is used for rehabilitation to help patients with spinal injuries correct their gait when walking.

The company is continuing to fine-tune the product to expand its scope.“We are integrating artificial intelligence into the suit to collect biometric data,” said Dr Khalid.“The data can be analysed and used for various purposes.”

The company is also working with universities and research facilities to make the suit available to students and researchers at a discounted price.“We are giving about 30 to 40 per cent discount to universities and academia to support them,” he said.“If their research aligns with the R&D of our company, we are even discussing loaning the suit.”

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