Visitors to Dubai AI Week are getting a chance to step into the boxing ring—virtually—with world champion Amir Khan, thanks to the Teslasuit, a high-tech wearable that delivers real-time physical sensations.
Priced from $1,500, the Teslasuit consists of a full-body suit including long pants and a sleeved vest equipped with haptic feedback sensors. When paired with virtual reality goggles and a haptic controller, users can simulate a boxing match where every punch thrown—and received—feels real.
Using electric pulses, the suit stimulates muscles in the forearm, stomach, and back, mimicking the impact of a punch. Spectators gather around a central VR ring inside the AI Week auditorium to watch participants take on Khan in a lively, immersive experience. Each jab and uppercut triggers applause from the crowd, blurring the line between virtual and physical sport.
The UK-headquartered company behind the Teslasuit is now eyeing expansion in the UAE. “This is our second time exhibiting in Dubai, and we’re actively looking for local partners,” said Anna Vins, Strategic Partnership Director at Teslasuit. “We hope to have a physical presence here soon and collaborate on regional projects.”
Originally conceptualized in 2010 and brought to life in 2016, the Teslasuit was designed to enhance gaming immersion. However, the product found new applications during the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdowns forced companies to rethink training strategies.
“During the pandemic, demand skyrocketed as organisations sought virtual training tools,” said Dr. Khalid Rustamov, Medical Innovation Specialist for the company. “Now, Teslasuits are being used across sectors—from military and law enforcement to industry and healthcare.”
In the defence sector, the suit helps train soldiers for real-life scenarios by simulating field conditions. In healthcare, it aids rehabilitation by assisting spinal injury patients in regaining mobility and correcting gait.
The company is also integrating artificial intelligence to enhance the suit’s functionality. “We’re now collecting biometric data through the suit, which can be analysed for further applications,” added Dr. Rustamov.
As part of its academic outreach, Teslasuit is offering 30 to 40 percent discounts to universities and research institutions. “If a research project aligns with our goals, we’re even open to loaning the suit,” he said.
With its growing versatility and potential, Teslasuit is positioning itself as a tool not only for entertainment but for education, healthcare, and defence—bridging the gap between technology and human experience.
