article thumbnail

MatchXR: SeeTrue Technologies may have solved the calibration issue for eye-tracking

The Ghost Howls

The company does eye tracking using IR LEDs to light up the eyes and IR Cameras to grab the images of the eyes from which an algorithm detects the orientation of the pupils. Glasses frames with eye tracking integrated. One other thing that I was shown was a little device to do eye tracking for microscopes.

article thumbnail

2021 Mercedes S-Class Will Feature AR Navigation And 3D Eye-Tracking

VRScout

AR-enhanced navigation and 3D stereoscopic displays arriving later this year. In the past the luxury vehicles company has experimented with numerous VR and AR applications, from an AR owners manual and VR car-buying experience to an AR-enhanced vehicle tour and multiple 360-degree videos. Image Credit: Mercedes-Benz.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Report: Apple Mixed Reality Headset Could Feature Hand & Eye-Tracking, Swappable Headbands

VRScout

Potential details emerge regarding the companies long-rumored VR/AR device. According to a new report by The Information , a source with immediate knowledge of Apple’s hardware claims that the companies highly-anticipated combination VR/AR device could launch as soon as next year alongside a suite of impressive features.

article thumbnail

Qualcomm announces AR2 chip to pave the road to the augmented reality glasses of the future

The Ghost Howls

At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm has just made an announcement that I think will be very important for the future of augmented reality. The company has unveiled the Snapdragon AR2 Gen1 chip, which will power the next generation of slim augmented reality glasses. Why AR TWO Gen ONE?

article thumbnail

AR Technology Is Invading The Kitchen

VRScout

Could this immersive AR experience revolutionize the culinary arts? Earlier this month, the popular culinary livestreaming network Kittch announced that it is partnering with American technology company Qualcomm to create hands-free cooking experiences accessible via AR glasses. For more information visit here.

article thumbnail

How Eye Tracking is Driving the Next Generation of AR and VR

VRScout

AR and VR are gearing up for a giant leap forward thanks to advancements in eye-tracking technology. Despite all the activity, AR/VR hardware remains relatively crude. Graphics often appear artificial, and can be harsh on the eyes due to low resolution and slow frame rates. for AR/VR headsets.

article thumbnail

Report: Apple Acquires VR & AR Eye-tracking Company SMI

Road to VR

A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. German-based SMI has specialized in eye-tracking since its founding in 1991.