Waterloo, ON, Canada, March 27, 2006

HANDSHAKE VR INC., provider of software that simulates the sense-of-touch in a networked virtual environment, and Force Dimension today announced the companies have reached an agreement that will see HANDSHAKE offer both the 3 DOF DELTA and the 6 DOF DELTA devices as well as, the world's first USB 2.0 compatible high-end haptic device, the OMEGA. This bundling of the rapid prototyping capabilities of proSENSE with Force Dimension's devices will further the development of haptic and telehaptic applications worldwide.

"The experience of Handshake VR in telehaptic opens up a new range of applications for our haptic technology", said Sebastien Grange, CEO, Force Dimension. "We believe that the combination of Hanshake VR software with Force Dimension hardware is an ideal solution for networked, touch-enabled applications."

Force Dimension is the recipient of the prestigious I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review for the OMEGA Haptic Device. The OMEGA design was chosen from an entry pool of more than 2,000 designs from around the world. Force Dimension's force feedback haptic devices are designed for serious haptic researchers and engineers who need the best equipment available for their work on the latest developments in a variety of fields. Leading research institutes worldwide use Force Dimension's products.

The addition of the Force Dimension haptic devices to our proSENSE product line means more alternatives for our customers", said Dr. Kevin Tuer, CTO and Co-Founder of HANDSHAKE VR INC. Customers will be able to maximize their opportunity to select the most appropriate device for their applications.

About Handshake

Established in 2001, in the heart of Canada's Technology Triangle, Handshake VR Inc. provides technology and software development tools that enable users to rapidly implement force-feedback and remote force-feedback to applications. Handshake is the developer of the proprietary time delay compensation technology (TiDeC), recognized by industry as the only commercially available technology that addresses fatal network latency. Handshake works with global partners to create leading edge solutions in the areas of education, medical training, telerehabilitation, securing hazardous environments and edutainment. Handshake has also been named a "Top 25 Up & Comer Technology Company" by the Branham Group and Backbone Magazine . Visit www.handshakevr.com for further information.

About Force Dimension

Founded with the support and expertise of Switzerland's leading R&D facilities, Force Dimension has more than a decade of first-hand haptic technology expertise. Close partnerships with leaders in R&D, high-tech manufacturing and marketing enable the company to stay constantly at the cutting edge of haptic design. With a growing list of satisfied customers worldwide, Force Dimension is now expanding its operations and looking to an exciting future. Visit www.forcedimension.com to learn more.

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