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ManoMotion Introduces Apple ARKit Hand Gesture Support

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Developers will soon be able to integrate hand gesture control into their projects on the ARKit platform, no extra hardware needed. 2017 has been an absolutely enormous year for augmented reality. The 3D recognition technology allows users to interact with virtual and augmented elements using their actual hands.

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AWE Day 3: The Most Wholesome Day in the History of XR Technology

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The day included a discussion on how to create a virtual world society from Tom Furness, a discussion on ethical responsibility in the immersive tech industry from Professor Donna Davis, a panel on women in XR, and more. For example, how does someone with Parkinson’s navigate gesture controls? Let’s jump in.

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

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German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has never been shy about its love for immersive technology. Other futuristic additions include the “Hey Mercedes” voice-activated assistant, three backseat touchscreens which allow passengers to share media and set destinations, advanced gesture controls, and biometric security.

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Dedicated AR and VR Accessories Manufacturers

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However, there are some great AR and VR accessories out there that can make an XR experience more immersive, more practical, or better suited to a specific task. The company also makes haptic gloves for adding an extra layer of immersion to VR experiences. Etee can be used in VR or AR, or in non-immersive digital projects.

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Greenlight Insights and Adlens Release Study on the Future of XR

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Specifically, the whitepaper, titled “Optics in Focus: The Vital Role of the Optical Interface in Unlocking the True Potential of Augmented Reality”, discussed vergence-accommodation conflict (VAC) and focal rivalry. Another problem comes with AR applications that use gesture controls.

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Ultraleap, BrightSign Collaborate on Hand-Tracking Digital Displays

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Jeff Hastings, CEO of BrightSign , explained that by leveraging Ultraleap’s TouchFree technology, the firm is enabling a “more immersive shopping environment.” ” Gupta continued: We are proud to collaborate with BrightSign and integrate our gesture control technology into their XC5 media players.

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The Continuing Saga of Focals by North

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The company, which was founded by three friends, Stephen Lake, Matthew Bailey and Aaron Grant, had formed the company, then called Thalmic Labs, to develop an EMG based gesture controller, the Mio Armband , (which is still the most capable EMG controller ever offered to consumers), before pivoting into the perilous waters of augmented reality.

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