> portability
the Force Dimension SDK runs on all major platfoms, and can be ported to more specialized environment by the Force Dimension development team on demand.

> open control
the Force Dimension SDK provides full control over every element of the device, such as encoder readings, motor commands and even the kinematics models, for users who want to develop advanced control tasks.

> modularity
the Force Dimension SDK make it possible to develop applications for all Force Dimension products with a single programming interface and consistant syntax.

> third-party compatibility
the software API is compatible with third-party haptic visualization packages (CHAI-3D, Reachin API, SenseGraphics H3D, Haptika, Matlab, Labview and others)