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Mechanical Backpack Makes Jumping In VR More Fun

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” Pedro Lopes , an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Chicago who focuses on integrating interfaces with the human body by exploring the interface paradigm that supersedes wearables, wants to make jumping in VR a more enjoyable experience. “Jump up and down and move it all around.”

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PIXO VR releases gas meter inspection training system

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VR safety training company PIXO VR today announced the release of its Gas Meter Safety Inspection VR Training system , marking the first time a VR training module has been made commercially available for utility companies. Our proprietary platform improves efficiency in developing training lessons.

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Researchers Use VR/AR Tech To Control The Human Body

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A recently published paper from the University of Chicago shows how researchers are able to use electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to manipulate a person’s head and assist them during VR and AR (augmented reality) experiences. Electronic Head Actuation will have you turning the other cheek, whether you like it or not.

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‘Army Of The Dead’ VR Game Has You Battling Zombies In A Taco Truck

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You won’t need any type of special mercenary training to join the Las Vengeance team, just a ticket. Other major cities, such as Boston, Madrid, London, Berlin, and Chicago are also on the list. If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to follow along with the action. Image Credit: Netflix.

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Traveling Halo Fan Experience Will Feature Competitive Location-Based VR

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Available as part of the tour, Halo: Training Grounds puts visitors in the boots of a UNSC Spartan, an elite soldier enhanced by both mechanical and biological augmentations. They’ll then fight alongside two other teammates in a 3v3 combat training environment designed to hone your skills as Earth’s most badass fighting force.

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‘Halo’ VR Multiplayer Shooter Coming to Location-based Halo Event

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Dubbed the ‘Outpost Discovery Training Grounds’, event-goers can team up in the 3v3 multiplayer shooter, giving you a free-roaming, wireless VR environment to run around while you shoot your plasma pistol and heal via the series’ shield generator. August 2-4 – Chicago, Illinois. Image courtesy 343 Industries.

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Become a Spartan in Halo Training Grounds’ Free-Roaming VR Multiplayer Starting This Weekend

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Called Halo: Outpost Discovery, the travelling live event experience will be heading to various US cities and as part of it VRstudios has created a free-roaming virtual reality (VR) multiplayer called Training Grounds. . Halo Training Grounds is an arena style competitive experience where two teams of three fight it out as Spartan drones.