VRScout

JULY 15, 2022

Researchers can take an image and use it as a reference point to create a virtual world, object, or person. As companies explore having a metaverse presence through a digital twin, the ability to quickly and easily build out stylized 3D content and virtual worlds will only become more important moving forward.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To help Stwart highlight the benefits of Meta’s integration of Qualcomm’s XR/AR chipsets was the Head of Hardware Partnerships at Meta, Jenniffer Hom – a figure who helped bring Meta/Qualcomm devices to market. Meta takes the Snapdragon Summit 2023 Stage. Hom said: Connect was a huge success for us [Meta].

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Valve this week revealed the newest version of their upcoming ‘Knuckles’ VR controllers which have graduated from the ‘EV’ prototype distinction to ‘DV’ dev kits. Developers can request one of the dev kits through the Steamworks Partner Site via the ‘request Beta Hardware’ link.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

That’s all well and good for now, but it’s really not the most immersive way of getting around in large virtual spaces. Enter Brilliant Sole , a North Carolina-based VR startup working to bring VR controllers to the soles of your feet. Image courtesy Brilliant Sole.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2023

Apple’s Vision Pro is a spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, marking a significant step forward in immersive technology. According to the company , it uses a “fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible – a user’s eyes, hands, and voice.”

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Road to VR

JANUARY 11, 2019

The impressive device, which can push back against your finger in any direction, could bring rich feedback to VR controllers at reasonable costs. At CES 2019 this week the company showed off a prototype VR controller with the mechanism built-in. SEE ALSO Hands-on: 3DHaptics Achieves Compelling Directional Haptics with Simple Hardware.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Recently I had a big issue with my VR controllers in SteamVR (both with Oculus and Vive) and so I’m writing this post to try to help you in solving it. And when I put the headset on, I could see the grey intro environment, with all the controllers moving regularly. This way you can exclude some hardware failure.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

Meta to introduce new parental controls on Quest. After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Road Road To VR) More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Upload Top news of the week.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The post Hands-on: HaptX’s VR Glove is the Closest I’ve Come to Touching the Virtual World appeared first on Road to VR. Continued on Page 2 ».

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered, “How does virtual reality work?” How can the right combination of hardware and software instantly transport us into a new world? What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? In recent years, the “virtual reality” world has evolved drastically.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 20, 2017

Innovation around VR controllers is an ever-evolving conversation and Valve revealed prototypes for a new style of input in October of last year and, in a hands-on report with the prototype , people reported an intuitive way of input that focused on manipulating a virtual world and virtual objects without pressing buttons.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! 6 DOF Controllers for Vive Focus. In short: the Vive Focus will finally have two 6 DOF controllers.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Quest 3 is an impressive leap in hardware, especially in the visual department, but it continues Meta’s tradition of building great hardware that feels held back by its software. And when the session is over, hopefully they turn on passthrough and instruct people to put down their controllers first , then remove the headset.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A team of psychologists based out of Stockholm University has developed a piece of technology that allows players to smell the virtual world. Participants released the smells by pressing the trigger on their HTC Vive controllers, after which they could submit their answers via four virtual circles floating above the table.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Today at Oculus Connect 4, the company’s annual developer conference, Oculus revealed the Project Santa Cruz ‘Prototype 2’ standalone VR headset, including 6DOF motion controllers. Hardware Changes From P1 to P2. Controllers. Image courtesy Oculus. Form Factor. Hidden Integrated Audio.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There are a number of great virtual world platforms out there – and a smaller number of those are dedicated to enterprise use. Mytaverse is an enterprise-only platform with special tools for digital twins and virtual assets, and I got the world tour. Need to get somewhere fast? What’s the holdup?

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ARPost

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Before we reach such an advanced level of VR, we must first work on the following: hardware, infrastructure, interoperability, and content. Movement in virtual worlds is not yet achievable as seen in the film. To move in VR the most used solutions are teleportation or directional lever on controls. We’ll see.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

VirBELA features expansive and impressive virtual worlds, one of the best avatar customization systems in the metaverse, and loads of features and affordances. This room, and the rest of the platform, are navigated with WASD controls and computer er mouse, or with controls matching the affordances of your mobile device or headset.

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ARPost

APRIL 14, 2022

The company offers creator tools as well as a suite of solutions for users to “manage, control, and benefit from their digital identities.” You may have seen them in the news last month for offering a payment card and loyalty program that unlocks virtual rewards for physical purchases. Exploring Digital Art.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The first shot is of a white headset and controller that appears to be the same as the render. The second is a black headset and black controller that doesn’t look quite as compact—this is presumably closer to the first version of the headset which the company teased previously. Image courtesy Niantic. Image courtesy Niantic.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

There’s no better way to show off a VR game than with a mixed reality captured which shows a real player inside of a virtual world; unfortunately setting it all up is no easy task. But mixing virtual reality and real life footage together into one seamless shot isn’t exactly straightforward. Image courtesy TougeVR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2022

When I talk about virtual reality or the metaverse, there are always people that ask me about its intrinsic risks of escapism and addiction: “Is it possible that people will prefer to live in a virtual world instead of the real one?” ” is a very common question I hear.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

I have appreciated it a lot, so I thought it could have been a cool idea to make a post for you to describe how it is and compare it with the previous Leap Motion controller. It is around +20cm of tracking depth and +30° horizontal FOV and +50° vertical FOV from the previous Leap Motion controller. Are you in? UltraLeap Stereo IR 170.

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ARPost

APRIL 5, 2022

However, 60% cite data and security as the top challenges of this virtual world. Cybersecurity has been a constant challenge even in today’s online world. Cybersecurity has been a constant challenge even in today’s online world. Data security issues will continue to rise as we move to a new virtual world.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 1, 2017

A new controller shown at SIGGRAPH could change shape from rigid to squishy in a demonstration that could lead to more immersive touch sensations in virtual worlds. The controller changed its rigidity based on the amount of air pumped into it, simulating a rough approximation of each sword.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There were announcements, mainly involving hardware and new titles and game updates in the coming year, and a new headset was announced though it won’t be here until next year at the earliest. Zuckerberg also spoke about Horizon Home, the landing and launching pad of the Horizon, the virtual world currently in beta.

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2021

An avatar is the 3D representation of the user in the virtual world. Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE). This is a virtual reality environment, delimited by 3 to 6 walls. To create the VR environment, projectors display the elements of the world on the walls. Computer-Based Headset. Degrees of Freedom (DoF).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 23, 2023

Currently, several pressing issues facing the early days of the Metaverse, that include: Interoperability A Metaverse platform comprises many virtual worlds and services. Enterprise end-users of XR should carry a heavy security consideration alongside immersive hardware and software scaling. Is a workforce using headsets?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But rather than just using the passthrough view for AR (bringing virtual objects into the real world) Varjo has developed a new tool to do the reverse (bringing real objects into the virtual world). This makes it possible to bring parts of the real world into virtual reality.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2019

Record yourself in the virtual world with Oculus’ official MRC kit. Yesterday, Oculus launched its official set of Mixed Reality Capture Tools for the Oculus Quest, allowing users to record high-quality gameplay footage where real-world objects and people appear in VR. Image Credit: Oculus. Compatible USB or HDMI camera.

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ARPost

MAY 5, 2023

Advancements in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technology pave the way for seamless connections between real and virtual worlds. We see the lines between real-world interactions and digital-world experiences blurring into virtual oblivion.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Both Apple and Google already have very popular stores , they have full suits of tools (think about the Google Docs suite) and entertainment channels (think about Apple TV), and they have enormous expertise in building hardware and operating systems. And they are entering it to dominate it. This is the moment of the truth for Meta.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The metaverse is composed of virtual worlds. However, those virtual worlds are built and occupied by real people. While they offer real utility, they also pose real risks, particularly given the capacity of XR hardware to collect data and the inability of regulators to keep up. Medical XR and Healthcare.

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ARPost

MARCH 31, 2023

The hardware consisted of blue HTC Vive Pros connected to the gaming PCs above. VEX Arena (front) and VEX Adventure (back) Both setups used haptic vests but otherwise, the hardware differed significantly. It looked like Pico Neo 3 , combined with SteamVR tracking, hand tracking, and Pico 3 controllers that were mounted into the guns.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 8, 2016

SteamVR, Valve’s foundation for VR experiences running on its digital store, has supported Oculus’ Touch controllers since June. That means when you’re using the controllers and you’re meant to see them in VR, you’ll see what you’re actually holding, and not the HTC equivalent.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

He also said that other OEMs are going to launch headsets with AVP-matching hardware for $1500 this year. Object tracking : Hyperion allows the Leap Motion Controller 2 camera to track AR Markers (also known as fiducial markers) enabling tracking of any object. Go to SideQuest Sponsored Area Do you need a virtual world?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Developers and hardware solution providers have been working together over the past few decades to build VR headsets capable of hosting immersive experiences. Over the years, technology has become smaller, lighter, more comfortable, and with faster processing, breathing life into the virtual world. billion USD in 2021 to $84.09

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