XR Today - Virtual Reality
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
.” To understand the technology better, here is a quick introduction to the top Metaverse components, ideas, and technologies: Metaverse Avatars are a user’s digital embodiment in a virtual environment or game world, and may include hyper-realistic 3D representations powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Decentraland.
ARPost
JULY 11, 2023
In 2015, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a tool for measuring real objects in 3D space using “average” cellphone cameras. They developed their technology to perform accurate measurements so it could be helpful in self-driving cars and virtual shopping for eyeglass frames. “We
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ARVR
JULY 9, 2020
Augmented Reality Definition Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital content (graphics, text, audio, and video) on real-world images using mobile devices, PCs, or glasses, which have an integrated camera and specialized software (Papagiannis, 2017). Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments , 6(4):355–385, 1997.
UploadVR Between Realities podcast
MAY 2, 2017
As spotted by Variety , a recent job listing for a Windows Senior Software Engineer at Netflix confirms that the company is looking into a version of its app for Microsoft’s HoloLens. A company spokesperson also confirmed that “support in a basic way” was coming to the device. No date yet, however.
Road to VR
JULY 15, 2017
Theme parks have been eager to add virtual reality rides to their list of attractions, but the majority of experiences are repurposed existing roller coasters, essentially offering the same ride but with a virtual environment to look at. Holovis is keen to point out that this is more than repurposing an existing ride.
VRScout
JUNE 26, 2016
Movement is a big issue in virtual reality, and developers have to be careful to make sure users are not nauseated by vestibular mismatch (your brain/eyes say “I’m moving” in the virtual world which contradicts your inner ear/balance which say “I’m stationary” in the real world). NEW LAUNCHES, MOVEMENTS, AND MONEY.
VRScout
AUGUST 18, 2017
VR gives people with phobias the ability and power to confront their fears head on in a virtual setting. VR therapy treatments for PTSD and phobias are similar in that they use the virtual environment to have the patient confront their fear or trauma in a safe, controlled setting. Founded by psychotherapist Thomas J.
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