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Avantis Deploys Immersive Learning Service Across US K-12 Schools

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This week, Avantis, a UK-based immersive learning firm, partnered with the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district to integrate its ClassVR service into 17 education institutions. The SLPS district is leveraging federal ESSER funding to secure XR learning software and hardware.

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AXIS Full-Body Controller Makes Motion Capture Easy

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Who needs an old-fashioned controller when you have a perfectly good set of arms and legs? AXIS (Active XR Interface System) is a full-body controller that uses a combination of wireless sensors attached to key points on the body to deliver high-quality motion capture. This setup features the most nodes of all three options.

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The Top Immersive Education Trends to Watch in 2024

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Immersive education can transform the future of learning and training experiences for everyday students and employees alike. As extended reality devices, metaverse solutions, and immersive technologies become more accessible, countless companies are updating their training strategies.

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Hands-on: Quest 3 is an Impressive Leap That’s Still Held Back by Software Struggles

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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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HTC Announces Vive Flow Business Edition, Optional 3DOF Controller

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Now the company has announced it’s marketing a Business Edition of Vive Flow alongside an optional controller which should make navigating in-headset a bit easier for first-time users. Vive Flow Controller | Image courtesy HTC.

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VIVE Flow Introduces New VR Controllers

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This month, HTC VIVE announced a bespoke controller for Flow, the firm’s lightweight virtual reality (VR) glasses. In the initial announcement, HTC first introduced the new controller as a business tool, but in recent updates , the firm revealed that the device would also support leisure and gaming activities.

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Report: Apple Racing to Build Software & Services for Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset

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Here’s all of the major apps and features mentioned in the report: iPad apps adapted for mixed reality : Calendars, Contacts, Files, Home control, Mail, Maps, Messaging, Notes, Photos, Reminders, Music, News, Stocks, and Weather apps. Siri voice control is also present. Apple Books : will allow users to read in virtual reality.

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