ARVR

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Disclaimer I’m opinionated and loud about Haptics. I'm also host of the Haptics Club and board member of Haptics Industry Forum. Summary: A major upside for the haptics market is locked in the impact of haptics on usages, today unknown. Haptics is hard, everyone says that. No, it is not.

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VRScout

APRIL 28, 2022

To assist him, an observer in the real world uses a Playstation controller to send signals to the four main muscle groups in their neck to turn the user’s head and guide them to the fire extinguisher. The pilot can control the neck movements of the VR user using the drone, allowing them to sync their perspectives.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2021

As if this magical hotspot wasn’t popular enough already, next month the store is introducing two limited-time Harry Potter -themed location-based VR experiences featuring haptic feedback technology, sensory effects, and unique interactive elements. Image Credit: Warner Bros. HARRY POTTER: CHAOS AT HOGWARTS.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The filing stated both models are identical except “additional eye tracking & face tracking function for Pico 4 Pro” Now, a listing with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) reveals additional features of the headset. It also seems to confirm it has smaller displays and lenses for a more compact design.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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VRScout

JANUARY 11, 2022

As part of the study, 77 participants were split up into three groups—a control group with no gum, an experimental group chewing peppermint gum, and a second experimental group chewing ginger gum—and immersed in a 15-minute VR helicopter flight. 2018 ), pleasant odors (Keshavarz et al.

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VRScout

MAY 6, 2020

The 360 device offers a whole new level of immersion that goes beyond simple controller haptics. Miller brought together a group of engineers from all over the globe, including former employees at both Lockheed Martin and Tekron. Developing the NOVA required a big team. You can click here to book a demo. Image Credit: Eight360.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

As people flock online during quarantine we now find ourselves experimenting with new platforms, pushing immersive technologies to the limits, and collaborating in new ways; from eye-tracking technology and facial tracking to biometrics and brain-control interfaces. Perhaps more widely known in mind-control systems is Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

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ARPost

MARCH 19, 2021

The researchers gave the experimental group head-mounted displays for VR meditation. Compared to the control group, they had better sleep quality. This enables their brainwaves to control all the experiences in the digital space. That includes sound, sight, smell, taste, and haptic feedback. World Sleep Day.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2022

This past February, Sony offered us our first look at the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2), a new-and-improved console VR headset boasting a 4K HDR resolution, new sensory features, built-in eye-tracking, redesigned motion controllers, headset-based haptic feedback, and a variety of other game-changing enhancements.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Currently, entering your password and username or typing out a message in VR means awkwardly selecting keys using your motion controllers. Those sensors are used to detect the rapid touch of your fingertips hitting a physical flat surface to provide haptic feedback as you type out words on a virtual keyboard.

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

The ‘Hyperreality Initiative,’ as it’s referred to by Dark Slope, will utilize the new Unreal Engine 5 game engine to deliver high-quality visuals as well as a combination of haptic feedback technology to further immerse contestants in the experience. The metaverse is growing right here in Ontario! .

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Upload VR

APRIL 15, 2024

The OpenXR working group includes all the major companies in the industry, including Meta, Pico, HTC, Valve, Varjo, and Unity - but notably not Apple. Various companies and groups have added extra features on top of the core spec through OpenXR Extensions, and OpenXR 1.1 The OpenXR 1.0 specification was finalized in 2019.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Last week we had the chance to check out Marvel’s Avengers: Damage Control , a new location-based VR experience from ILMxLAB that’s heading to select VOID centers October 18th. Unlike many other location-based experiences featured at The VOID, Avengers: Damage Control relies entirely on hand-tracking when it comes to player interaction.

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TechCrunch VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ultrahaptics went on to raise $23 million, begin to interest car companies , and later absorb the much-hyped Leap Motion, which, it turns out, was a match made in heaven, by uniting both hand tracking and mid-air haptics. Also participating were existing shareholders Mayfair Equity Partners and IP Group plc.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Portal 2 receives unofficial VR support through a Flat2VR mod, featuring 6DOF support and full motion controls. Developed by Flat2VR modding group member Giovanni ‘Gistix’ Correia, the project is available now through Github and also supports Steam Workshop content. To see the HUD, aim the controller up or down.

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ARPost

MARCH 19, 2021

The researchers gave the experimental group head-mounted displays for VR meditation. Compared to the control group, they had better sleep quality. This enables their brainwaves to control all the experiences in the digital space. That includes sound, sight, smell, taste, and haptic feedback. World Sleep Day.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 31, 2023

It provides users a framework for building UI and 3D interactions from cross-platform XR controller inputs, input events, visual feedback, haptics, and more. Plastic SCM: The Plastic SCM is a version control and source code management solution created to improve collaboration and scalability for developers building in VR.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

3 hours in active use Controllers : Two AA batteries, which last about 80 hours in active use Connectivity : Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Controllers. Pico 4 Controller (Image by Pico). I was the first one to tease the controllers of Pico 4, and they are exactly how I described them in my dedicated post. Computational power.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

The Senior Vice President of Platform Experience for Sony, Hideaki Nishino, showcased the headset and controllers. Features include: New orb-shaped controllers. Haptic motors. The firm plans to create a virtual space allowing groups to socialise, game, and collaborate in an immersive environment. Ventilation systems.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 19, 2022

And btw if the header image made you curious… this is a fully modular SteamVR controller built by Rob Cole: [link] ). According to some rumors, Google is experimenting with the user interface for its future AR glasses and it is currently studying two solutions: a bracelet, and a ring controller. Top news of the week. Learn more.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2023

Accordingly, we decided to develop a VR game controller with the ‘intelligent carpet’ sensor that would be useful in VR gaming.” ” Credit: Kyung-Joong Kim from GIST The research team tested the technology with a group of 80 participants who were tasked with navigating a 3D environment.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Key features of HoloPatient Remote according to GIGXR: Remote and/or socially distanced student groups connect with their instructor, who is wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, using their iOS or Android device. Collaborative learning among the group facilitates highly effective learning outcomes.

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ARPost

AUGUST 2, 2021

The respondents were made up of a 20-person focus group consisting of “industry leaders” as well as 164 “industry executives.” The report pointed out that, as a cohort, this group was more likely to support government intervention and more immersive content. Industry leaders in the field of XR. Opportunities for Improvement.

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Road to VR

JULY 21, 2017

Divided into two groups; one having access to YouTube videos and the other a VR training prototype featuring a 3D model of an espresso machine—replete with buttons, turn-able knobs and steam wand for frothing milk—the team gave everyone as much time as they wanted to go over the steps on how to make espresso. image courtesy Google.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 19, 2021

For example, could you provide the player haptic feedback in addition or instead of visual or audio cues? Talking about the hardware, instead, what are your remarks regarding the accessibility of current headsets and controllers? You can find it here: [link]. What are the key areas around which an accessible design revolves around?

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2021

The user controls the elements of a CAVE with their movements. Belonging to the group of technical VR terms, haptics means the simulation of touch by giving the user the sensation of pressure. Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE). This is a virtual reality environment, delimited by 3 to 6 walls. Computer-Based Headset.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2022

XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole published last year on this platform an article detailing Project Caliper , that is his experiments in building fully configurable controllers for SteamVR. The article soon gets viral, and many people would have loved to see these controllers go into production. Image by Rob Cole).

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ARVR

MARCH 17, 2021

What if I told you that there is a niche group of techno-philosophers who have dared to ask ‘what is the ultimate potential of technology?’ Head mounted displays, haptic gloves, backpack computers, body tracking pucks. VR strongly controls our senses, while also precisely measuring our bodies in real time. Enter transhumanism.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2023

Gaming in XR is considerably enhanced by fully immersive experiences and motion controllers, and Apple will probably start feeling the pressure of that demand from gamers and developers alike when it kicks off a consumer headset sometime down the road, causing them to relent (if only just).

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ARPost

APRIL 27, 2021

Similarly, platforms like Hyperfair are ideal for enterprise-oriented VR remote events like virtual forums and expos, but the scale is such that they aren’t great for things like regular or impromptu meetings of working groups. But again, do look into those solutions if they sound like they can fit your needs. Hubs by Mozilla. FundamentalVR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 22, 2018

Since announcing the ‘Knuckles’ controller prototype all the way back in 2016, Valve has been relatively quiet about its progress outside of a select group of developers who have been experimenting with early development kits. If you haven’t been following closely, let’s recap up to this point.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

Users benefit from a streamlined and lightweight form factor, crisp visuals, and self-tracking controllers with access to haptic feedback capabilities. The brand also has a range of peripherals and accessories on offer, including gloves with haptic feedback capabilities.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

You’re still playing a droid repair technician that crash lands on Batuu after escaping the Guavian Death Gang, a group you might recall from The Force Awakens. The controls feel natural and it’s still just as enjoyable destroying past space bandits as it was in 2020.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Meta acquires haptic company Lofelt. Meta has just completed the acquisition of Lofelt, a German startup dedicated to haptics. This acquisition may help Meta in developing haptic gloves, but it is very interesting to notice that Lofelt was also working on a haptic wristband. Upload VR). News from partners (and friends).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The article talked about a headset shipping without controllers and aiming at the sweet price point of $200. Mark Gurman reiterated a similar rumor: he didn’t say that Meta will ship it without controllers, but just that it is evaluating also that option. The second is about interactions.

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