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Could Origami Be The Future Of VR Haptics?

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A group of researchers based out of Westlake University in China has developed a device that can improve the realism and fidelity of objects in VR using an approach inspired by origami, the art of paper folding to create 3D figures and shapes. appeared first on VRScout.

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VR & AR 2018: A Year In Review

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Often incorporating various haptic feedback elements alongside advanced full-body capture, location-based VR has gone from niche to one of the more popular renditions of VR entertainment since there initial introduction. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.08.22): Zuck’s selfie gets viral, Meta accounts are arriving, and more!

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As I forecasted you last week, Lenovo has launched its new headset in China: the Legion VR 700. It features the store by iQiYi , and this makes it launch together with games like Fruit Ninja and Arizona Sunshine. More info (Logitech Chorus?—?Road Road To VR) More info (Logitech Chorus?—?Upload Upload VR). Learn more. Learn more.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.03.07): Meta roadmap unveiled, Xiaomi shows its AR glasses, and more!

The Ghost Howls

This doesn’t surprise me because in China many people told me that they were waiting for Oppo to make a move with a VR headset. The available titles are very famous VR games of the past like Fallout 4 VR and Arizona Sunshine and some new games like Cave Digger 2 and Unplugged.

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Project Modular: Building an open modular controller for SteamVR

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The remaining internal volume (empty space inside the casing) can be used to accommodate numerous components such as electronics (tracking, compute, and GPIO), a power source (battery), rumble motor (haptics), input mechanisms (switches, joystick), flexes and cabling to connect the components, and so on. Haptic Hand strap. Upper grip.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.05.31): UE5 released in Early Access, Lumus shows an impressive AR prototype, and more!

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Nikk Mitchell, the great guy with which I made this review of the Huawei 6DOF glasses , has made a review video about the consumer Pico Neo 3 that is on sale in China. Reviews are mixed: the game is well-made, but playing bowling in VR without any sense of haptics and weight is pretty complicated. ForeVR bowling is out.

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Pico 4 Review: Should You Actually Buy One Instead Of A Quest 2?

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Global here refers to Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China – Pico 4 isn’t sold in North America or Australia & New Zealand. The downside is it feels less polished, with little touches like haptic feedback on the virtual keyboard missing. We have a rundown of those with a comparison to Quest 2 already.

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