The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We all know that China is a country that is betting big on Virtual Reality. Some days ago, the Chinese government has released a document that states how China really wants to commit to VR , how wants the ecosystem to grow well and fast and how also wants to lead the world for what concerns virtual reality. Introduction.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. The rapid growth of software for virtual reality. billion per year.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 6, 2019

In many high-pressure situations such as emergency medicine, law enforcement, firefighting, air traffic control and the military the litmus test for success is behavioral performance. This is where virtual reality (VR) offers an ideal solution.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 8, 2021

But the gift is not mine, but from the XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole, that has written an INCREDIBLE guest post about his experiments in trying to build from scratch the prototype of a SteamVR controller with a modular design and optimal ergonomics. Image by Rob Cole). Introduction. Lockdowns and shortages. Image by Rob Cole).

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

I once owned one of the greatest exercise machines ever made. It was a game controller called the Kilowatt Pro for the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC. The Kilowatt Pro was an exercise controller. You stood on a metal platform and pushed and pulled on the controller to simulate the thumbstick on the gamepad.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 29, 2018

The * just made my head hurt, and I found the controllers too small (I have large hands), but the * fitted great and the controllers were way more comfortable. These are all real responses on a virtual reality forum after posters have asked: “Which headset is best?”…only

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ARPost

AUGUST 1, 2022

Regular workouts can get repetitive and even boring at times , which can make it hard for you to stay motivated and avoid exercise burnout. VR fitness can potentially change how exercise and the experiences that come with it are perceived. Users control their avatars using handheld controllers and by moving their body.

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VRGames

MARCH 30, 2023

Incorporating various technologies like passthrough and hand tracking to mixed reality, this game mode has users ditching motion controllers in favor of real dumbbells to target 16 important muscle groups via an interactive muscle map. Rather […]

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Road to VR

JANUARY 14, 2021

Easily joining my list of ‘things I didn’t foresee VR being used for’, Fencer is a virtual reality fencing trainer which uses a real fencing sword attached to an Oculus Quest controller to help would-be fencers learn the underlying strategies and movements. Image courtesy Boxglass.

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ARVR

APRIL 28, 2021

In this article I will instead talk about: What to expect and how to manage a group of people in a VR environment How to learn the basic controls while having fun Icebreaker activity for VR sessions How to deal with (hardware) diversity You made it in VR… now what? Now that you are in VR it’s time to have some fun (finally).

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ARPost

DECEMBER 12, 2022

However, virtual reality can be a little … intense. Even if you already knew all of the controls that this little app takes you through, the dance game and target practice games are both embarrassingly fun – even for this VR veteran. At the time, it was how a lot of people had their first experience in virtual reality.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 8, 2019

A Microsoft patent application for a ‘virtual reality floor mat’ describes a special mat which defines a virtual playspace and can be used for tracking. Microsoft’s virtual reality mat patent application is a curious one. Image courtesy Antilatency.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 7, 2021

So the fitness and tech industries created a virtually endless library of workout videos, fitness courses, and health resources. Now, anyone with a little extra cheddar can tap into this online cache by strapping on a virtual reality headset. Virtual reality as a medium has always encouraged players to stand up and get moving.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I have had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Neumann, CTO of Rendever , about his work in making the life of the elderly better through virtual reality. Rendever is overcoming social isolation through the power of virtual reality and shared experiences. Rendever helps seniors through virtual reality (Image by Rendever).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Virtual reality (VR), which is now a valuable tool for healthcare professionals to diagnose patients, helps them get into shape, improve their mental health, and treat disorders. . As pioneering hospital Cedars-Sinai puts it on its VR-focused website : “VR is not just for gamers anymore; it is a new type of mind-body medicine.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 6, 2022

The UK-based firm provides schools with a Metaverse learning solution that enables students and teachers to interact in virtual reality (VR) classrooms. Students can access educational content in Eduverse learning spaces from a “secure and controlled environment.”

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2019

Research into VR’s benefits on balance and motor control continue to reveal new information. Researchers tested their VR as a controlled treadport , a CAVE-like environment where patients walk on a treadmill, harnessed to the ceiling to protect in the case of falls. ” Image Credit: K. Bo Foreman, University of Utah.

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Steki Amusement

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This movie tells us that no matter how bad you are in real life, you can still be a hero in the VR game world of virtual reality. With a pair of motion controllers, swinging a Japanese katana to slice and stab scores of juicy, helpless fruit is a real treat. If there are virtual reality games, would you like to play them?

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2023

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is a lightning rod for all things Apple, and in his new info dump it appears we now have a pretty sizable list of first-party content coming to the still very much under-wraps mixed reality headset. FaceTime : conferencing service will generate 3D versions of users in virtual meeting rooms.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Boosted Motivation As people face various often stressful situations that cause them time constraints and stress they find it difficult to have the time and motivation needed for exercise. Moreover, most of those who choose to train does not have the necessary knowledge to perform an exercise which can cause them injuries.

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2023

For several years now, we’ve seen virtual reality at work in healthcare. VR is now widely used in virtual sessions for psychological therapy, training simulations for medical professionals, gamification of exercises for physical therapy, and healthcare marketing. What Is Immersive Therapeutics?

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

But thanks to virtual reality, there might be an exercise machine coming to your local gym or arcade that promises to gamify what many people not only find to be an existential commentary on their personal failings, but also a painfully boring experience. image courtesy VirZOOM.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The recipe is simple: By fully utilizing the capabilities of mixed reality technologies, we can make active, social, and fun gaming experiences that reward exercise. See Also: Can Virtual Reality Help With Depression? As much as 80% of the global underage population does not get enough weekly exercise.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Exercise and weight loss has always been a prominent part of virtual reality. The gaming industry has always been searching for an exercise stimulating solution with occasional success stories, like the one of Job Stauffer, then-Telltale Games employee, who lost 50 pounds playing a VR game.

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2017

VirZOOM is back with a more affordable option for exercising in virtual reality. Well if your finances were the only roadblock keeping you from cycling your way through a virtual Tour De France then boy do we have some good news for you. You can head to VirZOOM’s official website to get your own VZ Sensor.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Enterprise AR: 7 real-world use cases for 2021 Some examples of active games Virtual reality headsets are getting better, and with new apps are coming out for virtual reality like that can help you get fit like beat saber, you can get fit playing games! Developing an Original World-Traveling VR Experience 4.

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ARPost

MAY 26, 2022

But, more importantly, this news also sheds light on Zuckerberg’s troubling concept of the metaverse: a top-down, closed system controlled by a single organization. But if it’s controlled by Zuckerberg and the “top-down” approach of Meta, the dream of the metaverse will almost certainly turn into a nightmare. Guest Post.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For instance, the gloves can detect which weight you are lifting, so they can follow you while you do your fitness exercise in XR. This means that if we want to propose a virtual reality that feels more comfortable to our users, we need headsets that are capable of reaching this framerate.

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ARPost

MAY 19, 2023

Controllers are required to navigate menus and carry out simple interactions in some of the practices, but there aren’t any complex controls. Mindway’s Major Components When you first enter Mindway, you find yourself in a calm virtual environment reminiscent of a Quest Home.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 23, 2018

It has been a long and interesting ride, where I tried cool innovative virtual reality hardware and I met awesome people. Icaros is that company producing that setup that lets you feel as flying in virtual reality. The training works: at the end of the session, my back felt as when in the gym I do exercises for my back.

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ARPost

APRIL 3, 2023

The global VR fitness app FitXR is expanding its horizons through exciting recent collaborations with Pico , a VR company focusing on all-in-one VR technology, and Strava, a tracking physical exercise company. FitXR is now broadening its reach by introducing its at-home virtual fitness experience to Pico headsets.

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Road to VR

JULY 25, 2016

With no way of generating resistive force feedback with today’s VR motion controllers, how can we make users feel and behave as though virtual objects have varying weights? Throughout the past year, we’ve loved working in virtual reality — from in – house projects to our work with Google Daydream for IO 2016.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2021

It’s limited on muscle gaining and various more “serious” exercises. Quantifying your exercise helps you track relative success criteria and gamify it to increase the need to do it. He runs the company with too much control and has had the same job since he was basically a child. Which will be solved over time.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This is an exercise we’ve done every quarter for several years, but with a different approach lately given Meta’s disclosures. To estimate, we can go back to the results from last time we did the above exercise for Q2. And two is a leadership structure that enables Zuckerberg’s unilateral control. Few companies can do this.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Played from a first person perspective, with motion controllers enabling 1:1 fist tracking, boxing is a natural fit for the current generation of VR hardware. It is currently rated on the Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise as equivalent exercise to rowing for burning calories.

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2021

Focusing on these ideas, our team picked some of the most exciting virtual reality games you should add to your “to-play list.”. Players will enjoy full motion control on both hands and use realistic gestures in battle. Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift and Rift S, PSVR, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The product uses tracking data to monitor the movement of the motion controllers and headset to understand roughly how many calories players burn while playing VR games, similar to how FitBit devices track your steps and estimate the calories burnt throughout the day. Image Credit: VR Institute of Health & Exercise.

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