HaptX™ Skin is a thin, flexible haptic textile made up of an array of microfluidic actuators. By varying pressure and temperature at each actuator, HaptX creates sensations ranging from the brush of a butterfly's wings to the impact of a punch. From the warmth of a cup of coffee to the chill of a snowball. HaptX can bring the sense of touch to any surface. We can apply it to a wide range of products across a variety of form factors.  

HaptX Skeleton extends HaptX's immersive capabilities by delivering force feedback. HaptX Skeleton moves with you through your full range of motion. It senses body position and applies forces to represent the shape or weight of virtual objects. HaptX Skeleton can be programmed to assist or resist motion. Master the perfect golf swing as your body is guided through every detail of the swing in real time. You move the exoskeleton, and the exoskeleton can move you.

HaptX SDK is a software toolkit that empowers developers to create touch-enabled experiences. At the heart of HaptX SDK is a framework for physical simulation of haptic interactions. HaptX SDK works seamlessly with leading game engines, making it easy for developers to create VR experiences that leverage advanced haptic capabilities. 

Jake Rubin | Founder & CEO

Jake has spent the past decade envisioning the full-body human-computer interface system that would become AxonVR. Four years ago, he brought this vision to Dr. Bob Crockett, and together they developed the AxonVR platform. Jake is an innovative software and system architect and a lifelong gamer with a deep passion for virtual reality. Prior to AxonVR, Jake attended Washington University in St. Louis on an entrepreneurial scholarship. Ironically, he left after one semester to build his first entrepreneurial venture.

Dr. Robert "Bob" Crockett | Co-founder & Lead Engineer

Dr. Bob co-founded AxonVR with Jake Rubin, and guides hardware development. He is Professor and Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, and the founder of Proof of Concept, an engineering firm that provides R&D and prototyping services to early-stage tech companies. Bob specializes in advanced materials and manufacturing, and has over 20 years of systems engineering and technology development experience. Bob earned an undergraduate mechanical engineering degree from UC Berkeley, an MBA from Pepperdine, and a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Arizona.

Joe Michaels | Chief Revenue Officer

Joe leads business development and sales for AxonVR. He has over 15 years of experience building global strategic partnerships with major media and technology companies. Prior to AxonVR, he led business development at Microsoft’s MSN division, where he negotiated and managed deals with the sports, media, and entertainment industries. Before Microsoft, Joe co-founded Nexchange Corporation, an e-commerce startup that raised over $16 million in funding and received five U.S. patents. Joe earned an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from The Wharton School.

Alicia Evans | Chief Financial Officer

Alicia is responsible for AxonVR’s financial strategy and operations. She is a versatile leader with 25 years of experience covering all areas of financial and accounting management. Alicia started her career at Deloitte & Touche and has since held a broad range of Controller, VP of Finance, and CFO positions in public and private sector companies. She has a proven track record of managing fast-growth startups in high tech. Alicia earned her degree in Accounting from the school of Business Administration at the University of Washington in Seattle.