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HapTech is Aiming its Electromagnetic Haptics at Military VR Training

Road to VR

The company recently demonstrated how their haptic tech can scale all the way up to the Browning M2, a mounted.50 HapTech makes an electromagnetic recoil system which is the foundation of its StrikerVR haptic guns which are designed as peripherals for high-end VR attractions. 50 caliber machine gun. Army with AR Headsets.

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HTC Plans to Bring Hand & Finger Tracking to Vive Pro

Road to VR

Today at the the World Conference on VR Industry in China, HTC announced plans to bring hand & finger tracking to Vive Pro via the headset’s front-facing cameras. Back in April HTC launched new tools to help developers take advantage of the Vive Pro’s largely unused front-facing cameras. Image courtesy HTC.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.10.26): DecaGear is an intriguing VR headset, HTC is working on a new device, and more!

The Ghost Howls

A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.

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Greenlight’s VRS 2017 Conference Reflects VR’s Rapid Changes & Growing Impact

Road to VR

The second annual Virtual Reality Strategy Conference hosted by Greenlight Insights takes place October 24th through the 26th with new focus-areas reflecting the VR and AR industry’s lightning fast changes and growing worldwide impact across industries. VR Strategy Conference 2017. VR Arcade Summit 2017.

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Mechanical Backpack Makes Jumping In VR More Fun

VRScout

Credit: Romain Nith JumpMod detects when a user jumps using an HTC VR headset and HTC’s lighthouse V2 tracking system and calculates the user’s jump sequence based on their height and descent. The system then estimates your weight’s movement in relation to your jump phase to provide a more accurate and authentic experience.

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‘HairTouch’ VR Controller Lets You Pet A Virtual Cat Because Why Not?

VRScout

This might be the strangest haptic feedback device we’ve seen yet. Presented earlier this week during the 2021 Computer-Human Interaction conference, HairTouch, as it’s referred to by the team, features a unique, albeit complex design.

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

ARPost

The 3-day conference will cover hot topics in the XR industry, such as: remote collaboration, training, and education; artificial intelligence and virtual beings; healthcare and wellness; gaming and location-based entertainment; enterprise solutions. When: October 17 – October 21. Where: Turin, Italy (and Online). ICHVR 2021.

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