Innovation, design, interaction and HMIs insights and readings from our team

Europe will launch InvestAI, an initiative to mobilise €200 billion into AI, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris yesterday and FutureWeek asks experts including TG0's Head of AI to weigh in.

TG0’s head of AI, Ying Liu, talks about the advancing capabilities artificial intelligence is bringing to TG0’s pressure mapping technology

Artificial intelligence is already being used at every stage of the product life cycle. Here’s how it’s changing the work product engineers are doing, regardless of the sector.

TechNational is thrilled to unveil the top 25 startups to watch in 2025, showcasing the innovative companies set to redefine the tech landscape in the coming year.

At a time when emerging technologies like AI-ML and haptics are revolutionising product development, seamless integration of technology and user-centric design has become indispensable

After spending his early career touring with a band and living next to a beach in LA, James Roth joined TG0 as its Head of Consumer Electronics. Here, he talks about his musical roots, the satisfaction he gets from innovating life-changing products, and competing for England in judo. 

Making gesture recognition smarter and more efficient for everyday devices. TG0, working with top researchers, has created a smarter way for devices to recognize hand gestures in real-time. This breakthrough tackles common challenges in gesture recognition, like balancing accuracy, adapting to different users, and keeping devices energy-efficient.

TG0, a company reshaping the human-machine interface landscape, has closed a £4.5 million Series B funding round led by NetmindAI with additional support from WPHealth. This successful funding round validates the market's growing appetite for AI-powered hardware solutions in automotive, medtech, consumer electronics and robotics.

After almost a decade working as an architect in Taiwan and Japan, Chun-Wei Lee retrained as a design engineer. Here, he reflects on making the switch, his passion for the business side of product development and his favourite design museum in the world. 

Advancing technology is opening up new ways to enhance performance, using pressure. Here, Xianzhi Zhang, TG0’s product owner, explains how her team approaches a pressure insert project. 

Dr Dinghuang Zhang from the University of Portsmouth describes how his research into three-dimensional ground reaction forces is already rewriting the rules. 

Despite growing up on a farm in rural Leicestershire, Joe Johnson has always wanted to be part of the team championing a brand new technology. Here, he talks about being dazzled by the bright lights of advertising, exploring NFTs and cryptocurrency, and the thrill of driving around race tracks. 

Matthew trained as a product designer before joining TG0 four years ago. Here, he talks about his working holiday in Sicily, finishing his Master’s degree, and climbing walls with colleagues.

As the newest members, TG0 and Zelos Technology will contribute to the UAE’s innovation ecosystem in intelligent driving and touch-sensing technologies.

Ali Berk Eroğlu is TG0’s newest electrical engineer. He joined the company in 2023, after the world opened up again post-pandemic. Here, he reflects on how he came to the UK, singing in Turkey’s leading jazz choir, and the satisfaction of building his first circuit

It’s clear that thoughtful design choices can lead to eco-friendly manufacturing solutions and drive industry innovation.

TG0 is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with NetMind.AI, marking a significant milestone in the development of customizable, AI-driven technology solutions. This long-term strategic collaboration is set to advance AI acceleration and human-machine interfaces.

At TG0, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. With the support of the European Innovation Council (EIC), we’ve embarked on a journey to reimagine the traditional joystick. Our exploration led to the development of two distinct versions, and today, we’re excited to share our insights into the touchpad joystick—an entirely new type of low-cost, streamlined interaction tool designed to transform how users interact with devices.

At TG0, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with our technology. Thanks to support from the European Innovation Council (EIC), we’ve been able to dive deep into reimagining the traditional joystick—a component that has seen little fundamental change in decades. Through our recent project, we’ve developed two versions of a new, less complex joystick that promises to bring innovation to the industry.

Step into the future with TG0 smart insolesSports, medical and wellbeing product designers can take a giant step into next-generation design with our new demo kit

Newcastle University recently conducted a study utilizing TG0 technology to explore how skin tone affects the performance of optical myography—a method that uses light to monitor muscle activity. The research aimed to assess whether this technology could be universally applied across diverse populations and support better healthcare technology and applications.

Ali McPhail, our Principal Industrial Designer, describes how and why good product design starts with accessibility.

Ying Liu first worked with TG0 as a Machine Learning Engineer while she was finishing the last year of her PhD in condensed matter and materials physics. Today, she’s our Head of AI Research and Development. Here, Ying shares her thoughts on being a reluctant coder, her vision for the future impact of AI on product design, and her rather surprising hobbies. 

TG0’s new Head of Research and Development joined us in April, and a month later welcomed his second child into his home. Here, Samuel Iliffe reflects on a whirlwind few months, the benefits of his generalist engineering background, and his vision for putting design innovation at the heart of product engineering.

At TG0, we are proud to be at the forefront of innovation, applying our touch-sensing technology to a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to address critical mental health and social issues. In collaboration with Bournemouth University's Multimodal Immersive Neuro-sensing (MINE) cluster, TheHorseCourse, mammal.tech, and other key partners, our etee Controllers are playing a pivotal role in transforming the way equine-assisted services (EAS) are delivered.

TG0 continues to expand its global presence with the opening of a new office in Hong Kong office to support its growing engineering and client service needs.

Tomorrow’s homes deserve an improved HMI and TG0 Technology can help.

Ensure better fitting, more comfortable and bespoke prosthetics with advanced pressure mapping technology.

TG0 is excited to announce its partnership with Somnium Space and its upcoming launch of the Somnium VR1, a cutting-edge PCVR headset that redefines virtual reality experiences with its advanced features and modular design. To mark this significant milestone, we are offering an exclusive deal for early adopters of the VR1.

Pressure mapping technology can support better patient rehabilitation, from post-stroke rehabilitation to anxiety research and physical therapy gait analysis.

Lower ulcer risks, decrease the number of infections and prevent amputations with smart pressure-sensing insoles.

The UKII platform is now live, with TG0 and many other pioneering companies onboarded to bring visibility to the outstanding innovation available in the UK.

HMI innovators TG0 have collaborated with the iconic design & engineering company Italdesign on their Quintessenza concept car which debuted at the Beijing Auto Show.

Integrating pressure sensing into hospital beds can lead to fewer complications, increased patient care and less stress on staff.

The TG0 Advanced Pressure Sensing Mat serves as an entry point into TG0's cutting-edge pressure mapping technology, catering to a diverse range of use cases. It offers versatility, easily modified and adapted into various form factors for applications such as automotive seating, medical, and in-home fitness.

A synergistic partnership bringing new innovation to automotive interiors.

TG0 and Novares celebrate 4 years of partnership by reinvigorating their joint work on new innovative smart systems development, where TG0 technology has been integrated into Novares’ products.

TG0 is one of 12 finalists to present at GAMIC Finals in Detroit at SAE International, WCX™ World Congress Experience this April.

TG0 joins game-changing automotive brands including Volvo Group and more in Sweden.

TG0 is improving safety, comfort and control with body pressure sensing for high-spec seating

We are thrilled to announce that TG0's eteeController has won the Silver Award at the 2023 Design Intelligence Awards (DIA) this December. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and innovation with our patented touch technology.

As the curtains close on 2023, we at TG0 take a moment to look back at a year that has been nothing short of transformative. Our journey over the past twelve months has been a whirlwind of groundbreaking advancements, global engagements, and collaborative milestones that are reshaping the landscape of automotive interfaces and beyond.

TG0 is Taking the Lead in the Next Era of In-Vehicle Interfaces.

‍In the ever-evolving world of technology and design, the importance of selecting the right materials cannot be overstated. This is where TG0 technology excels, offering a groundbreaking approach that can be seamlessly integrated into a variety of polymer-based plastics. At TG0, we understand that the choice of material is a critical factor in creating innovative, user-friendly solutions.

TG0, a pioneer in automotive touch technology, is proud to announce the recent grant of a patent by the European Patent Office for its groundbreaking control system designed for the interiors of vehicles, including automobiles and aircraft.

Touch technology meets unparalleled luxury automotive interiors for a game changing in-car experience.

Showcasing our tactile sensing capabilities in the capital

Taking our place alongside Europe’s most exciting technology start-ups

The sports sector's getting smarter on touch-technology

Big brands impressed by TG0’s smart surfaces

Showcasing our advanced sensing capabilities

Raising our profile in the consumer electronics space

New Zwift Play controller makes virtual cycling more immersive and more exciting

The majority of the environmental impact of a product is determined at the design stage. TG0’s head of R&D and sustainability lead, Olivia Cowling, discusses why product designers and the companies they work for need to think about the whole of a product’s life cycle right from day one.

Our XR controller proved popular in Santa Clara

Demonstrating the future of VR control to business and technology leaders at the Centuro Global Expansion Conference

TG0 is set to showcase its cutting-edge touch technology at Eurobike 2023, inviting attendees to reimagine the cycling experience like never before.

Partnership will accelerate innovations in automotive HMI.

Pilar Zhang Qiu, software engineer for etee, shares the health sector’s response to the potential of TG0’s patented finger-tracking solution.

José Rodriguez, our Head of Engineering, on how TG0’s development and validation gates can turn back-of-a-napkin ideas into functional samples in less than six months.

After a hugely successful showing at AWE USA 22, our team will return to exhibit the enhanced eteeController product range to industry insiders and media influencers. Visitors to our stand at 920 will experience the versatility of all etee products and accessories, including other TG0 tech and prototypes.

Manufacturers are in pursuit of a more immersive experience without distractions Working in one of the biggest emerging markets of all time is incredibly exciting. One of the biggest challenges for VR to crack is what the controller will look like, or whether there’ll be a controller at all. There are a million ways to solve the puzzle posed by motion tracking but the ultimate goal for VR is for users to forget they’re using the technology.

Our Head of Strategic Partnerships Sam Pilkington will be there to demonstrate our button-free eteeController, showing how its unique sensing technology enables more intuitive experiences in virtual reality. Other topics including the future of digital health, the workplace of the future, AI and diverse global expansion ecosystems will also be discussed at the conference.

The conference focused on the ‘research-based industrial revolution’, and brought together exciting innovators, cutting-edge technologists and fast-growing scale-ups to discuss the big challenges and opportunities facing the planet.

TG0 patently set for success in automotive, gaming, and metaverse worlds.

Researching the feasibility of using VR & etee to help post-stroke survivors

Featuring innovations aimed at enhancing the user experience, this vehicle brings together all the innovations that make car travel smooth, quiet, comfortable, and convenient.

G0’s patented technology, can-do culture and incredible depth of expertise make it an ideal partner for your innovation projects.

Choose a microcontroller-agnostic design partner for faster, less expensive innovation projects. Microcontrollers,...

TG0 is helping businesses create innovative user-centric modular products

Capacitive sensing is a technology that uses any conductive source ie. skin to detect and measure a range of interactions including pressure, position, proximity, force or acceleration.

A new wave of deep tech startups receive funding from EIC.

Smart thinking on sustainable product design can cut costs as well as reduce environmental impacts.

TG0 is in Stuttgart to demonstrate its patented touch-sensing technology and its benefits for automotive HMIs.

Sustainable product design is about small steps rather than one giant leap

Our four-step method for user-first design.

Explore deformation sensing and how it can be integrated into products and experiences for better user interactions.

We live in exciting times. Technological change is causing mass disruption, leading to many new solutions that are better for users and for the planet.

Enhanced usability for intuitive control and improved comfort.

10 startups emerged as award winners and the top 3 startups will receive US$1 million investment in total.

TG0’s fifth patent relates to a pressure-sensing device with the capability to determine the location, area and amount of pressure exerted by human interaction or some object on the surface. Applicable to a range of applications including automotive, gaming, medical, fitness and more.

TG0 is working with Bournemouth University using patented TG0 touch and pressure sensing technology to help measure social anxiety.