Gleechi

Gleechi is a Stockholm company that grew out of robotics research. It developed VirtualGrasp, technology that lets people use their hands naturally in virtual reality, and now sells a VR training platform built on it. The company was founded at the end of 2014.

What Gleechi offers

• VR training modules — hands-on practice for tasks such as fluid handling and battery safety.
• VirtualGrasp — real-time artificial hand movement and object interaction.
• Web-based insights — progress and performance data for trainees.
• Hardware management — tools for tracking devices and users across locations.

Who it works with

Industrial companies and training institutions. Named users include Alfa Laval, ABB, Teledyne FLIR and YH Akademin. Earlier material also mentions stroke patients and hospital robots.

Key facts

• Based in: Stockholm, Sweden
• Founded: end of 2014
• Recognition: Super startup of the year from Veckans Affärer, and winner of the EIT Digital Idea Challenge