VRScout

JANUARY 3, 2021

Despite the considerable advances in immersive technology these past few years, simulating physical locomotion in a virtual environment remains one of the most difficult aspects of developing interactive VR content. Holotron works by sensing your movements and replicating said actions in VR using “virtual muscles.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered, “How does virtual reality work?” What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? In recent years, the “virtual reality” world has evolved drastically. Some solutions even use accessories to deepen the immersion, such as haptic feedback systems and spatial audio.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Ballast VR is an insanely cool waterpark attraction that uses special waterproof VR headsets to immerse you in a variety of exciting experiences while zipping down a water slide. Ballast VR’s new game tasks you with collecting as many virtual coins as you can while blasting your way through a variety of virtual obstacles.

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ARPost

AUGUST 29, 2022

Both physical and virtual environments immerse you in ultrarealistic surroundings and create a multisensory experience. You get to enjoy high-fidelity immersive content and move around without worrying about breaking home furnishings. Sega VR Agent transforms the classic arcade game into a highly immersive experience.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2021

You can play the entirety of the legendary campaign from start to finish, all from an immersive first-person perspective. Based on videos provided by BrianMp16, the VR mod appears to support 6DoF head-tracking and at least some degree of motion controls. Full-game Ocarina of Time VR is here and publicly available today!

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ARPost

MAY 24, 2022

It paves the way for the creation of immersive 3D worlds that give users exceptional lifelike experiences in a virtual environment. A Truly Immersive DAO Metaverse. Being a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), Victoria VR offers users a fair economy where they have control over the policies they wish to impose.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 4, 2024

VirtualSpeech, an immersive training solutions provider integrating genAI technology to make responsive and personalized enterprise training scenarios, recently announced that it is teaming up with Lenovo and Qualcomm to launch its VR service on the ThinkReality VRX headset and Snapdragon Spaces ecosystem.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Many people wonder which industry virtual reality will find the most sustained longevity and success. As a medium, VR enables humans to interact with each other in a virtual environment. One of the primary advantages of VR vs. a 3D visual experience is that virtual reality immerses the user beyond perception.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 15, 2020

There’s always “Stationary Mode”, but anyone with a 6DoF headset will tell you how much more immersive Roomscale can be. You may experience a few inconsistencies with the inside-out tracking depending on the lighting conditions and weather, but overall you should have no difficulty jogging throughout your virtual space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 26, 2024

Microsoft Mesh for Teams is now Available on Meta Quest Headsets Microsoft has launched its long-awaited Mesh for Teams immersive VR meeting platform for enterprise end-users. Enterprise end-users like Takeda, Accenture, BP, and Mercy Ships already leverage the immersive Mesh meeting spaces. ”

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Road to VR

JULY 26, 2023

As VR/XR technologies evolve, developing immersive applications is becoming significantly more feasible and filled with new possibilities. Varjo is dedicated to supporting developers in their journey to create impactful immersive content for end users.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2023

It was this work that helped Jiang and the team to create haptic feedback with objects that they would pick up in virtual environments. Normally, technology uses vibration to replicate a tactile sensation, like your VR controllers vibrating during a specific in-game event or your smartphone buzzing during a call.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“ForceBot will advance knowledge at the convergence of virtual reality, robotic control, sensory feedback, ergonomics, and human factor fields,” said Dr. Alexander Leonessa, Principal Investigator, Virginia Tech. SEE ALSO Sony Patent Reveals VR Controller Design Seemingly Inspired by Valve Index. The post HaptX Secures $1.5M

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

This price includes Meta’s more advanced “Touch Plus” controllers, eliminating the tracking rings from the Quest 2 versions. There are shields to help improve immersion, but light can leak through from your surroundings. These controllers feel much more ergonomic, similar to the experience with the Meta Quest 3.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2020

The immersive nature of virtual reality makes the often dull world of finance more compelling for people. See Also: Applications of Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Financial Industry. Banks can use virtual reality to present their services in a new light. That includes banking. you might ask. Source: Widiba.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

As immersive technology continues to evolve and adoption grows in the enterprise environment, today’s business leaders have countless options to choose from. Some innovative VR vendors are producing headsets specifically designed for specific business environments. Not all virtual reality wearables today come with controllers.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Virtual Reality Enhances Spatial Understanding. Animators can create more complex imagery while they are immersed in virtual environments. They completely immerse users in the stories and enable them to interact with the characters. The New Realms of Animation.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2021

These cameras are also used to track your motion controllers, which resemble Oculus Touch controllers. The cameras can also be used for hand-tracking if you prefer to ditch the controllers altogether. and the new level of immersion the Reality 12K QLED headset will deliver, saying, “VR 3.0 Image Credit: Pimax.

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

The immersive masterpiece by Double Eye Studios won Best VR Immersive User Experience Venice Film Festival last year. This is a breakthrough in immersive theater that everyone in VR should see. This is a breakthrough in immersive theater that everyone in VR should see. My two controllers lit up with gratitude.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Thankfully, researchers and pediatric specialists are exploring virtual and augmented reality initiatives to improve patient care. Healthcare professionals are using immersive technologies for different purposes—from staff training to patient engagement. Virtual and augmented reality have come a long way.

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XROM

JUNE 2, 2023

The Leap Motion Controller 2 is the ideal hardware for experiencing Ultraleap’s world-class hand tracking. Key improvements over the original Leap Motion Controller include higher resolution cameras, an increased field of view, and 25% lower power consumption, all in a 30% smaller package for optimum placement and convenience.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 5, 2022

The popularity of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) is rising as the industry delivers more immersive content and develops uses cases. As it grows, the need for a seamless experience drives the demand for better connectivity between devices, producing numerous wearable products that can aid in immersive experiences.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2019

Director Jon Favreau ditches physical sets in favor of 360-degree virtual environments. Director Jon Favreau and his team immersed within their virtual set. // Image Credit: Wired. Arriving in theatres July 19th , Disney’s photorealistic CGI Lion King remake is the product of multiple cutting edge technologies.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2023

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. FaceTime : conferencing service will generate 3D versions of users in virtual meeting rooms.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 5, 2022

The upcoming product will include various features to enable high-quality immersive experiences. The PSVR 2 device will include ground-breaking eye-tracking navigation that allows users to move within a virtual environment and navigate spatial menus without needing a handheld controller.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tracking has been switched to inside-out , and Varjo now provides a set of controllers, manufactured by Razer, together with the headset. Caveat Eating one of the controllers… still better than pizza with pineapple… Actually, before we start, I have a little boring premise for you. The lenses of the device.

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VRScout

AUGUST 8, 2022

Whether you’re on a standalone VR device such as the Meta Quest 2 or one of the many PC VR headsets currently available, you’ll find no shortage of incredible games and apps to immerse yourself in. Players are tasked with using their motion controllers to slice neon-colored bricks to the beat of an eclectic EDM soundtrack.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This week, hand-tracking market leader SpectreXR made various strides in innovating in XR input with various partnerships that aim to elevate immersion for XR training applications and user experiences. OctoXR is a tool that allows XR developers to create hand-tracking-ready immersive applications.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2020

Moving players artificially through large virtual environments isn’t a trivial task. After conducting an initial study with 240 participants, the researchers say the system can significantly reduce discomfort associated with smooth locomotion and even improve immersion.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2023

Whether or not to include controllers to support legacy VR titles. Whether to allow users to full-dive into Virtual Reality, freely move around, and be active in the medium. Inputs and Haptics are incredibly important to Virtual Reality as a major tenant in reinforcing immersion and tactile interaction with virtual objects.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2017

Now, let’s consider the key takeaways related to AR, VR and 360 ° content and review how they will influence the mass market adoption of those immersive technologies. It allows users to create a life-like avatar and hang out with up to three friends in a virtual environment, no matter where they are geographically.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ditch your controllers and go “hands-on” with these free sideloadable games. This past December, Oculus introduced native hand-tracking functionality for the Oculus Quest, offering users the chance to navigate the Oculus Home interface with their bare hands as opposed to the Touch controllers. This is where hand-tracking comes in.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2022

Using various reference images, the research team of Thu Nguyen-Phuoc , Feng Liu , and Lei Xiao were able to generate stylized 3D scenes that could be used in a variety of virtual environments. This creates an immersive 3D effect when viewed in VR.

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VRScout

JUNE 5, 2023

Controllers Instead of motion controllers, the headset is operated using your eyes, voice, and hands. On the top of the headset, you’ll find the Digital Crown which can be used to bring up Home View as well as adjust the level of immersion when using an “Environment” (more on that in a second).

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ARPost

AUGUST 9, 2023

Understanding Immersive Theater Before we dive in, a quick clarifying note may be required. When ARPost describes an experience as “immersive,” we’re usually talking about a 3D virtual environment that is spatially explored either by physical movement in augmented or mixed reality , or through spatial navigation in virtual reality.

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ARVR

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Early Development of Virtual Reality While the concept of the metaverse was first introduced in the literature, the development of virtual reality technologies in the late 20th century laid the foundation for its eventual realization.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Sense Arena, a VR sports training provider based out of the Czech Republic, is one such company working to modernize the world of sports training through the use of immersive technology. Sense Arena features its own 3D printed mount for the Touch controller, allowing players to use their actual hockey stick in VR.

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