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Project Caliper: the journey of prototyping optimal controllers for VR

The Ghost Howls

But the gift is not mine, but from the XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole, that has written an INCREDIBLE guest post about his experiments in trying to build from scratch the prototype of a SteamVR controller with a modular design and optimal ergonomics. Image by Rob Cole). Introduction. Lockdowns and shortages.

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Oculus Announces $300 Commercial ‘Go for Business’ Bundle, Pre-orders Now Available

Road to VR

Besides the extra gubbins, the commercial-focused headset is presumably identical to the consumer version hardware-side, containing a 538ppi, 2,560 × 1,440 “fast-switch” LCD display (1,280 × 1,440 per eye). Pre-orders are expected to begin shipping out starting mid-July.

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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects

Road to VR

Speaking to Russia-based VR users, we learned that Roskomnadzor doesn’t appear to have the same degree of control over service providers as China does with its ‘Great Firewall’—not yet anyhow. At this point, Quest users in Russia aren’t certain whether it’s intentional or accidental. Photo by Road to VR.

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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Developers and hardware solution providers have been working together over the past few decades to build VR headsets capable of hosting immersive experiences. Barbados, South Korea, Norway, and Dubai have led the world in this new form of digital tourism with VR solutions. Currently, the VR market is expected to grow from $6.3

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Send HTC Your Idea for a Vive Accessory and Win a Free HTC Vive

Road to VR

The Vive’s Lighthouse tracking system is an impressive piece of tech, considering it boasts sub-millimeter, 3D room-scale positional tracking for a VR headset and hand controllers using lasers. But haven’t you ever wished the Vive controllers could be used for more than just hand tracking? The grand prize?

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Pico 4 vs Quest 2 Specs & Features: Weight, Resolution, Field of View, Passthrough & More

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Controllers. Both Pico 4 and Quest 2 use their four corner fisheye cameras to track infrared (IR) LEDs under plastic geometry on their controllers. But whereas Quest 2’s controllers house these IR LEDs in a ring in front of your hand, Pico 4’s controllers have them in an arc over your hands.

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Oculus For Business is now available for all companies

The Ghost Howls

A Device Manager web portal that lets you configure your headsets, installing apps, removing apps, changing settings, managing controllers in bulk from only one place. Oculus Quest and controllers. It also keep users from accidentally exiting out of their experiences; 2-Years enterprise warranty for your headsets.

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