VRScout

MAY 7, 2020

Over the past five years we’ve seen numerous advancements in immersive technology that have helped open the doors to a wide range of possibilities. Currently there few if any existing apps or games that support full body haptics, though Metatech hopes its technology will motivate developers to embrace more complex haptics in the future.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

RGB Haptics is a new Unity-based tool that aims to make it easier for developers to create and implement haptic effects in VR games. Used correctly, haptics make VR games more playable and immersive. Custom waveform editor window, allowing you to design waveforms without ever leaving Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2020

Two years ago, when I went to the Gamescom with Max , I had the possibility of trying a haptic suit by Korean company bHaptics and I appreciated the more realism it could give to VR games. bHaptics is a Korean company producing haptic systems for virtual reality. bHaptics video review. What is bHaptics?

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2020

Researchers from the National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and Texas A&M University say that haptic feedback delivered to the head right from a VR headset can significantly reduce discomfort related to smooth locomotion in VR. Moving players artificially through large virtual environments isn’t a trivial task.

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ARVR

JUNE 22, 2021

This article was extracted from the Recommended Practices for Haptics in Enterprise VR published by the Haptics Industry Forum. What should be considered while planning to include haptics in a VR training solution? ? Increase user retention through increased immersion and gamification techniques. Application maturity.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The sense of touch is an essential step in enhancing virtual reality immersion. Streamlining the development and integration of haptics and interactions is a necessary step to scale the use of Haptics in digital content, and including a haptic device that can raise the immersion of any XR project.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The paper details a ‘Haptic Chair’ that extends feedback beyond what you’ll get with position-tracked controllers like Oculus Touch and the Vive wands. A haptic playback and authoring plugin for Unity allows filmmakers to tailor feedback to their experience. Currently the system can produce five effects.

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ARVR

JULY 19, 2021

On Thursday, May 27th, key players from the haptics, hand tracking, and VR training industries gathered to discuss the scaling of haptics in VR training applications. It addressed how a company can leverage haptic technology across all their virtual training scenarios thanks to Interhaptics and Innoactive technologies.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Interactions in the immersive environment become increasingly realistic. Thanks to the improvements in haptics , depth of field, and other factors, users can feel that they are actually interacting with real-life objects. Immersive technologies need a powerful hand tracking platform to offer users increasingly realistic experiences.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Woojer, the company behind the haptic belt Strap , launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this week for a new haptic vest, dubbed Ryg. The post Haptic Vest ‘Ryg’ Launches on Kickstarter, Fully Funded in 3 Hours appeared first on Road to VR. You can check out the Kickstarter campaign here.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 5, 2017

The first time I tried a Tactical Haptics virtual reality controller was at GDC 2016. The idea of believable haptics in VR seemed like something we wouldn’t be getting for a long time. Impressive VR haptics are already on their way and could be in your living room in 2018. I wasn’t expecting much.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Their gloves for more immersive XR experiences and interactions are one of the most promising pieces of kit in the ecosystem. With HaptX Gloves G1, we’re making it possible for all organizations to leverage our lifelike haptics,” HaptX founder and CEO, Jake Rubin, said in a release shared with ARPost.

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Road to VR

JULY 3, 2018

Plexus Immersive Corp, a San Francisco-based startup, announced a pair of VR gloves that integrate haptic feedback and interface with multiple tracking standards, including SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and Windows “Mixed Reality” VR. ” Image courtesy Plexus Immersive. Image courtesy Plexus Immersive.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2018

Japan-based startuped Exiii is developing a pair of haptic gloves with force feedback, aimed at making VR more immersive. The single motor design can also push back against the user’s hand (rather than just stop in place), opening the door to haptic sensations of gripping squishy objects like a rubber ball or an orange.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2021

Yaw VR’s smart chair offers a 40-degree motion range for roll, 70-degree for pitch movements, and haptic vibrations. There’s also built-in vibration haptics capable of simulating acceleration, speed, an engine’s RPM, and gunshots. Image Credit: Yaw VR.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system. Japanese company Diver-X recently unveiled the HalfDive, a one-of-a-kind VR headset meant to be used in bed while laying down. Image Credit: Diver-X.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Teslasuit , the company famous for having created the most advanced virtual reality suit (that embeds haptics, hot/cold sensations, pain induction, etc…), has just announced a new product of its: a haptic glove. Image by Unity Technologies). Unity releases the EditorXR runtime. Thanks Matias Nassi for the tip!).

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VRScout

JULY 3, 2018

A wide range of tracking adapters and impressive hardware could make the Plexus the next big haptic glove. Linear resistant actuators (LRAs) placed at the ends of each fingertip provide realistic haptic feedback for the user. Compatibility: Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, C#, Python. Image Credit: Plexus Immersive Corp.

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Road to VR

MARCH 31, 2017

Founded in 1993, Immersion Corp. designs and licenses haptic technology that’s come to be used in gamepads you’re well familiar with. Now the company is developing a new haptic programming system which aims to help game developers make better haptics effects for their games, faster. Immersion Corp.

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ARPost

JUNE 18, 2021

Developers of immersive games and apps, rejoice! Immersive experiences are in greater demand in all fields: for home entertainment, for training in various industries, and for retail and marketing. An Epic Games MegaGrant Brought VIRTUOSO SDK to the Unity World. VIRTUOSO SDK (VSDK): Making XR Development More Streamlined.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Immersive games and apps and 3D videos have opened a new world for emotionally exhausted people staying at home 24/7. XR Events in 2021 – Celebrating the Industry that Made Lockdown Bearable. ICHVR 2021.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2023

Unity engine support is promised but with no plans for motion control support, Apple has cut out any possibility of porting most of the existing or future VR catalog to its platform. Inputs and Haptics are incredibly important to Virtual Reality as a major tenant in reinforcing immersion and tactile interaction with virtual objects.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2016

AxonVR , the company currently working on a full-body haptic solution for VR, are on their way to bringing their technology to an ever-widening audience. “At its heart, haptic simulation comes down to physics. Objects don’t just have to look right.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Interhaptics is a software company specializing in Haptics. Interhaptics provides hand interactions and Haptics feedback development and deployment tools for extended reality, mobile, and console applications. Adding a haptic layer to these interactions will only increase the immersion level of any solution.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Interhaptics is a Haptics software company specializing in tools for haptic design and rendering, and hand tracking interactions for digital platforms as Mobile, XR, and consoles. It supports an extensive list of XR controllers, hand tracking systems, and haptic devices. All are already included in Unity.

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ARVR

JUNE 16, 2020

In this blog post, we analyze how V-commerce scenario creators can leverage Haptics and hand interactions to increase the value for its customers. Build your first HoloLens 2 Application with Unity and MRTK 2.3.0 Multi-sensory experience with haptics With Interhaptics, you can create your haptic designs very easily.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MAY 24, 2022

Back in December of last year, it was noted that enterprises were purchasing headsets and immersive technology gear at an incredible rate, a trend that will continue for years to come. XTAL is a premium headset that allows users to enter immersive VR environments with state-of-the-art technologies and a semi-ruggedized exterior.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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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. Haptics quality. Experimenting with different force-feedback haptics inside Unity: rigid object, bendable object, breakable object. What is SenseGlove? Both sensations are very cool when they work.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 12, 2024

Here, I’ll introduce you to some of the best Apple Vision Pro apps available, whether you’re looking to relax after work or invest in immersive collaboration. PowerPoint even includes an immersive environment where you can practice presentations in front of a virtual audience. What are Apple Vision Pro Apps? It makes sense.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Companies like Unity also create tools to make eye and gaze tracking more accurate. However, as companies continue to invest in immersive technologies for collaboration, creativity, and productivity, that’s beginning to change. The same tools can help power immersive product development through digital twins and IoT.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

Respawn Entertainment and Unity. Following a successful experience with Unity Hybrid Scaling for Apex Legends, Respawn decided to work with Unity once again on its new immersive experience. Unity helped with everything from matchmaking in VR, to voice communications for the development of the new game.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Best Art or Film award was presented by General Immersive CEO Ray Mosco and went to Peaceful Places by Gold Enterprises. The award for Best Developer Tool was presented by Khronos Group President Neil Trevett to Mixed Reality Toolkit for Unity (MRTK-Unity) by Microsoft. ?. Best Art or Film. Best Campaign.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

HaptX announces the new generation of its haptic gloves. Dubbed HaptX G1, they are much smaller and cheaper than the previous version, and so present an important evolution for all the haptics space. New York Times talks about the UX of immersive journalism. Road To VR) More info (Meta confirms Quest 3 for 2023- Upload VR).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 4, 2022

The same luck has not happened to employees at Niantic at Unity. Unity, instead, is firing 4% of its employees, and this may seem weird considering that in the last months it has proceeded to hundred-millions-dollars acquisitions. A thing I have appreciated about Meta is that it has canceled projects, but it has not fired anyone.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 15, 2024

Google ARCore Google’s ARCore is the augmented reality SDK that combines various cross-platform APIs developers can use to build immersive experiences for Android, iOS, the web, and Unity. There’s a range of kit options for different mobile platforms, Unity, and smart glasses (the Snapdragon Spaces SDK).

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