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How AI and Haptics Could Revolutionize VR Gaming

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A great application this could be utilized in are the famous zombie VR games, for example– Arizona Sunshine or Brookhaven Experiment. AI not only affects the virtual environment, but could be critical in improving the haptics and motion-gear associated with VR as well. Image Credit: Vertigo Games. Image Credit: Engadget.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.10.11): Meta Quest 3 ships now, a cheaper model may come in 2024… and more!

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More info Meta lays off people working on its custom chips An unconfirmed rumor unveiled that Meta is laying off people working on its “custom silicon for wearables team”, that is the team working on Meta’s custom chips. Plus this headset had many delays and now it can’t compete on the consumer side with the Quest 3 that has just launched.

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Vive Trackers Experiments – Part 2: Setup, Props, and Full Body Virtual Reality

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The different wearable (body) options are demonstrated by our wooden friend below, showing the high degree of precision that is possible given enough Vive trackers and USB bandwidth: (Image by Rob Cole). I had fond memories of using a Vive-tracked gun in co-operative Arizona Sunshine at a VR Arcade some years ago, and left it at that!