UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 2, 2017

Hand-tracking looks likely to play a big part in that future, and Leap Motion is one of a few companies leading the charge in this department. Leap’s latest, well, leap is to bring its controller-free hand tracking tech to mobile VR headsets. Tagged with: hand tracking , leap motion , qualcomm , standalone.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

Apart from being more accurate, Hyperion features some important new features, that the company describes as follows: Microgesture interactions: Hyperion can track small finger movements down to the millimeter, enabling subtle gestures that require minimal effort. I wonder if VR remains one of its most important use cases.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

Some first feedback starts arising from the early adopters, and Cix Liv has published on X that the device shows serious issues, like the fact that its virtual keyboard is hard to use (this does not surprise me… virtual keyboards without any haptics are hard to make). The device costs $200 and it is available starting today.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Senso is a new virtual reality glove input device that offers per-finger haptic feedback and the ability to simulate differences in temperature – all tracked via a camera-less IMU-based system. As ever, we’ll remain open minded until we’ve had our hands in the Senso gloves.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2022

TG0 also developed its lightweight controllers to support six degrees of freedom (6DoF) and is also compatible with SteamVR, opening it up to Steam users with Meta Quest, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, and other PC VR headsets. Alternatively, many XR firms provide advanced haptics to increase immersion in digital experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

Brain-computer interface systems like Neurable’s VR game Awakening uses an electrode-laden headband, connected to an HTC Vive HMD, to track brain activity. With Oculus having launched hand-tracking on the Quest this past December, I wonder how far we are from consumer-ready mind-control systems. Brain-Computer Interfaces.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Two years ago, on the eve of consumer VR, we put together a piece laying out options consumers had to get their hands into VR. The devices at the time included: HTC Vive wands that shipped with the Vive headset. Fully immersive VR experiences bring us to tracked motion controllers. HTC Vive wands. How far we’ve come.

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Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

One of the biggest names in the VR data glove field is Manus VR, and VRFocus recently got to test its new flagship product, Manus Prime Haptic. In reality that has taken longer than expected yet hand-tracking has now caught up with VR headsets. Then it came to the haptics. Well, sort of.

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Road to VR

APRIL 27, 2017

The product is described as the “first affordable force feedback gloves” that feature “total hand tracking, full force feedback, and pressure sensitivity”. VRgluv is one of several devices in development that provide a haptic feedback solution for hand interaction in VR. VRgluv Kickstarter.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

Interacting with the in-game world can be done using the Touch controllers, though certain games and apps also feature support for Quest hand-tracking technology. This allows you to interact with the in-game world in more detail when compared to other motion controllers, such as the Quest Touch controllers or the HTC Vive Wands.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The headset has a very nice design and features these specifications: Standalone 6DOF headset 1600×1600 resolution per eye 90Hz refresh rate 90° FOV RGB AR passthrough Innovative lenses that make the headset more compact Integrated audio Controller-free hand-tracking Eye-tracking 6GB of RAM 128GB of storage WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0,

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Instead a ‘look-and-tap’ system relying on eye and hand-tracking is the core input method, and by all accounts ( including mine ) it works very well. The headset has some wholly unique capabilities not seen on other consumer VR headsets, like eye-tracking, head-haptics, and adaptive triggers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Leveraging Haptic Gloves to Build Muscle Memory Neuromersiv’s Ulysses VR Upper Limb Therapy System also includes wearables such as a hand and arm glove, which stimulates patient muscles. PHOTO: Neuromersiv For example, the haptic gloves can stimulate muscle functionality, allowing users to practice brushing their teeth in VR.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The product combines hand tracking with haptic feedback to give the user a more hands-on approach to interacting with the virtual environment around them. Battery life is around two hours with haptics on and eight hours with it turned off. It’s compatible with HTC Vive headsets, as well as Steam VR hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 16, 2020

SenseGlove is an exoskeleton for your hands that is able to provide you haptics sensations. This realism is offered through three main features: Fingers tracking : Senseglove can detect the orientation of your hand and also the bending angle of your fingers. Haptics quality. What is SenseGlove?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

Users benefit from a streamlined and lightweight form factor, crisp visuals, and self-tracking controllers with access to haptic feedback capabilities. The brand also has a range of peripherals and accessories on offer, including gloves with haptic feedback capabilities.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here are some of the VR vendors making waves in the industry as of 2024: RealWear Meta Apple Goertek Pimax Pico HP HTC Vive Samsung Varjo Lenovo Valve Index Vrgineers RealWear Exploring various aspects of the immersive technology landscape, RealWear produces sensors, apps, and hardware for the XR space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 29, 2023

The company’s Meta Quest 2 headset is currently one of the most popular consumer wearables in the gaming space, featuring wireless connectivity, haptic feedback, hand tracking, and 3D positional audio. So, which companies are leading the way to the future of immersive gaming?

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

While hardware advancements such as the HTC Vive Pro and Oculus Rift have solidified at-home VR as a viable option, those looking for next-level immersion will still find the most success with location-based VR installations. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 3, 2023

Although, an emerging presence in the development space is hand and eye tracking. AR/VR/MR headsets are increasingly equipped with hand and eye tracking technology. Previously, commercial XR devices like the Meta Quest had experimented with hand-tracking features which improved as the device matured.

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Road to VR

MAY 2, 2018

While high-end headsets like the Rift and Vive use external sensors for positional tracking, the Windows VR headsets use a fully ‘inside-out’ solution which eliminates the need for external trackers and simplifies setup, but certainly makes hand-tracking more challenging.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 10, 2023

Although, an emerging presence in the development space is hand and eye tracking. AR/VR/MR headsets are increasingly equipped with hand and eye tracking technology. Previously, commercial XR devices like the Meta Quest had experimented with hand-tracking features which improved as the device matured.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 24, 2020

That’s lead to motion controllers, eye tracking and hand tracking but full-body tracking has stopped and started due to the complexities of this process. Another key part of Manus Polygon is the networked object tracking feature. Manus VR isn’t the only company exploring the full-body tracking space.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2022

Youtuber Cai VR has made its own haptic vest for VRChat. Thanks to the leak reported by around ten insiders, the online magazine has been able to cast a light on some unknown details about the headset. Niantic Lightship Visual Positioning System seems to be able to enable a new type of augmented reality experience. Learn more. Learn more.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

I had a chance to try out the Manus VR hand-tracked controller on the expo floor of GDC this year and saw that there a couple of really strong use cases for having your hands and fingers tracked in VR. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC launches Vive Flow headset for relaxation, priced at $499. After endless teasings and leaks, in the end, HTC has finally unveiled its headset: called Vive Flow, it is a lightweight device for media consumption. Or some haptic accessories?). Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this, Pico is taking a direction similar to the one that HTC took for the Vive Focus 3. And hand tracking is finally coming soon. What really surprised me is that Pico is developing in-house both the eye tracking and the hands tracking solutions! vibration Battery Headset : 5300mAh, which lasts about 2.5~3

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 1, 2023

Lauded as a contender to the Pico 4 Enterprise, HTC VIVE Elite Pro, and others, the Quest Pro will now see its consumer-facing sibling enter global markets this year. This will also add TruTouch haptics and optimal Direct Touch hand tracking capabilities “out of the box.”

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Upload VR

APRIL 3, 2023

Instead of interacting with tracked controllers, I used Meta’s latest Hand Tracking 2.1 I came out of my demo and asked Andrew Eiche, the new CEO of Owlchemy Labs , if he thinks they’ve achieved the full interaction experience of Job Simulator with only hand tracking. ” Eiche asks.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Once the device was on and comfy, I was prompted with a quick eye-tracking calibration scene that displayed a number of pinkish-purple gems that popped in and out of the scene when I looked at them, then I was set and ready to start HoloLensing. Hand-tracking & Interactions. Image courtesy Microsoft.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 6, 2023

Hands-tracking is also supported. From a first hands-on someone was able to have with the device, seems that the prototype is solid, but the battery life is a bit short (30 minutes). HTC has made its moves at MWC, too. The 1200 nits of the display also make sure the visuals are very bright.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

HTC Vive Wrist Tracker. HTC Vive Wrist Tracker (Image by HTC). HTC has made an announcement at this CES and it has been a pretty cool one. The company has just revealed the Vive Wrist Tracker, which is an external 6DOF tracking unit that can be put on the wrist of the user or also on external props.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 20, 2017

Now that CES 2017 is over and we all survived (somehow) we’re back in the studio to talk about some of that shows biggest announcements including the HTC Vive Tracker and Oculus decision to give this year’s convention a skip. I, your host, Joe Durbin, am joined by Az Balabanian and Ashley Whitlach.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

If not, well, let me make a recap: startup Lynx opened the preorders some months ago about a new standalone headset all focused on having both virtual reality and passthrough augmented reality , and featuring amazing capabilities like eye tracking, hand tracking, a new lens design, and 5G connectivity (through an add-on).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 28, 2022

Road To VR reported about Manus VR’s new Quantum Metagloves with very precise hand tracking for enterprise use (cost: $9000). HTC adds more parental control tools to its headsets. Japanese startup H2L is working on a haptic bracelet. But they are just tidbits of information, and nothing more. Upload VR).

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Peter Graham

JULY 15, 2019

VSDK is a Unity-based solution for developers looking to create naturalistic user interactions whilst supporting a wide variety of headsets (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Oculus Quest) and peripherals (bHaptics TactSuit, Leap Motion, and ManusVR gloves.).

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