VRScout

JUNE 20, 2021

Everyone’s favorite Viking simulator can now be played in VR with support for VR motion controls, including Oculus Touch and Valve Index. Available now via Nexusmods, this latest update adds full VRIK support, including individual finger movements depending on the controller. Harvesting wood in order to build a cabin?

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VRScout

MARCH 18, 2021

The company also briefly mentioned a new controller which will employ “key features found in the DualSense wireless controller.”. Earlier today, Sony offered us our first look at this next-gen VR controller and the design is interesting, to say the least. For more information you check out the full announcement here.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2021

In preparation for the reveal of its next VR headset, Sony today gave a first look at its next-gen VR controller for use with PS5, something that appears very similar to Oculus’ Touch controller. Sony showed off the new controller today, detailing a few of the most impactful changes coming to its VR ecosystem.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Official tutorial videos uncovered today show a previously unseen Oculus headset, controllers, and charging dock. While Bastian has consistently uncovered new information from Oculus software, they credit a user named Samulia with discovering the videos.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 23, 2024

What haptic gloves provide is an evolution from a traditional XR controller input with a joystick. ” Haptic gloves replace traditional joystick and controllers, allowing users to experience a more realistic interaction. Interoperability, as always, is critical.

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Upload VR

MARCH 11, 2024

ByteDance has trademarked Pico 4S, and icons depicting its controllers were found in the Pico software. This folder contains icons for a ringless controller design. Pico 5 Controllers Images Leak On Chinese Social Media Images appearing to show new ringless Pico controllers were shared on Chinese social media.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 6, 2021

However, researchers have found that Kindles had flaws that could’ve allowed hackers to seize control of the device—and all it… Read more. All connected gadgets are technically vulnerable to bad actors, but Amazon’s Kindle e-readers aren’t exactly the first device that’d pop into your head when you think of a security risk.

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AR Insider

JULY 29, 2021

Unlike video, the consumer controls the camera by moving their smartphone to discover a more multi-dimensional experience. Because if it’s just another piece of information that needs no response from the user, it becomes no better than a banner or Facebook ad. But that won’t get you the kind of results that branded AR can achieve.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

HTC teases new information regarding their upcoming 6DoF headset. Since its initial reveal, the Taiwanese company has remained tight-lipped regarding any new information pertaining to the upgradeable device. Take a peek at the new #HTCVIVE COSMOS controllers. Stay tuned into more COSMOS announcements on our website.

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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

AUGUST 22, 2019

This is why Fortum, one of the largest nuclear power plants in Finland, has started using VR as a way to train employees for a variety of potentially deadly situations that could happen in a power plant control room. VR training will soon launch at other control room locations for other employees.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2022

Meta announced it’s bringing some new parental tools to Quest headsets in the next few months which are aimed at giving parents more control over what their teens see and do in VR. Soon parents will be able to put a pattern unlock on specific apps, something that will allow for tighter control on precisely what teens can access.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2020

While we’re excited to give the old headset a try on the new console, PS5’s new DualSense controller may give us an exciting glimpse of things to come. DualSense isn’t just a name change… it really is a big jump in controller technology from its predecessors. Image courtesy PlayStation. More Than Rumble.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2020

If the image below can be believed though, we have a bit more information on our hands as to what the G2 may actually entail. Much like Oculus Rift S, the supposed HP headset appears to have four camera sensors, two front-facing, and two on the sides, which would hypothetically allow for a wider controller tracking volume.

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VRScout

JANUARY 31, 2023

In addition to providing critical driving status and navigation, the Audi actisphere concept does away with conventional control panels in favor of digital interfaces viewable using the aforementioned AR glasses. Once a specific part of the console has been activated, passengers can then use hand gestures to interact with the controls.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Wearable controls and a “Master Maneuvering System” lets you pilot the T-HR3 remotely. It seems like you can’t swing a stick nowadays without hitting a VR-controlled robot. Using what Toyota refers to as a “Master Maneuvering System, operators are able to control the entirety of the T-HR3 including its head, hands, arms and feet.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

For more information on how to get started creating 3D interactive promotional content on Swirl, check out Google’s official ‘Creating Immersive Content’ guide. The post Google Poly Editor Gives Brands More Control Over Their Immersive Ads appeared first on VRScout. YouTube’s AR Beauty Try-On. Image Credit: Google.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Those same sources also claim the Valve HMD will come bundled with the companies ‘Knuckles’ controllers, as well as an original VR-based Half-Life title. Valve has yet to comment on the matter, but we’ll be sure to keep a look out for any new information as it presents itself. Image Credit: Imgur.

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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. Switzerland-based Foldaway Haptics is building a haptic joystick with force feedback.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2024

One of the most unique things about Apple Vision Pro is its input system which eschews motion controllers in favor of a ‘look and pinch’ system which combines eye-tracking with a pinch gesture. link] Up to this point, WebXR apps typically expect a headset report a continuously updated position of each controller.

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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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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In a study lead by Eisuke Fujinawa at the University of Tokyo, a team of students created a procedure for designing compact VR controllers that feel physically larger. But swinging a controller the size and weight of a baseball bat around your living room probably isn’t the best idea.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 25, 2017

We’ve seen several instances of this in the past, from a motorized bomb-defusal robot that allows Police to deactivate explosives remotely using a VR headset and motion controllers to a company using VR to train production machines. However it’s the software behind this impressive method of control that’s the real magic.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 17, 2022

Guardians can also view all of apps their children and teens own, as well as receive “purchase notifications” to inform of subsequent purchases. Block inappropriate apps and prevent them from launching, including across web browsers and those available at the Quest Store.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While in the driver’s seat, or “cockpit,” operators have access to an advanced steering wheel complete with various controls for navigation and entertainment. Along with manual control and self-driving capabilities, drivers are also able to interact with the futuristic interface using a series of hand gestures.

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Road to VR

JUNE 27, 2017

Having done the core R&D for what would become the Vive controllers, Valve is continuing to iterate on VR input. The company’s new ‘Knuckles’ controllers are not so much ‘held’ as they are ‘worn’, offering users a natural grab and release motion without dropping the controller.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system. As for controls, players interact with the in-game world using a pair of sensors mounted to the base of their feet. For more information visit here.

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VRScout

JUNE 29, 2017

In providing developers a way to incorporate scanning technology into Unity, Leap Motion enabled a new breed of VR experience—one where participants used their own hands to interact with digital objects rather than controllers. The post Your Hands are Controllers in Leap Motion’s Interaction Engine appeared first on VRScout.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 13, 2021

HTC is soon launching a new VR headset without controllers and their own metaverse called “Viveport Verse”. But latest leaks testify that HTC is launching a new VR headset without controllers at all. Allegedly, the headset does come completely without controllers and is supposed to be more aimed at mere media consumption.

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VRScout

JANUARY 12, 2023

UPDATE 1.12.23] – We’ve updated the article based on new information about the project’s creator. Based on the footage, the project appears to feature support for motion controls, free locomotion, and 6DoF (degrees of freedom). For more information on the project check out Sugary Noe’s Twitter.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Using the PlayStation Move motion controllers, players control Iron Man’s Repulsor Jets to blast enemy drones while zipping through the sky. For more information on all of yesterday’s game-related announcements visit here. For more information on the Meta Quest Pro visit here. Image Credit: Meta.

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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2017

Today Microsoft has unveiled their Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers. The controllers fill in a major gap in Microsoft’s strategy to become the “most complete platform across the broadest range of mixed reality devices and experiences.” Photo courtesy Microsoft via CNET.

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VRScout

JANUARY 5, 2022

This week Sony unveiled new information regarding the highly-anticipated follow-up to its PlayStation VR headset. Improved Controls. Sony unveiled its new-and-improved VR controllers this past March and the unique design immediately caught people’s attention. 4 cameras for headset and controller tracking?IR

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Meta already teased some details in June before the Apple Event, and over these weeks we had all the information revealed through leaks and rumors. So let me recap what we know from all these rumors , keeping in mind that this is not information confirmed at 100%, but I would say that we are almost sure about that. What surprises?

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VRScout

JUNE 1, 2023

Credit: Meta New controllers Each Meta Quest 3 will come packaged with a pair of Touch Plus controllers. These new controllers feature an improved ergonomic form factor and TruTouch haptics for more realistic feedback. That said, you can pair the Touch Pro controllers with Quest 3 for an improved experience.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Featuring a tiny new module which condenses the necessary control, processing, and communication components into a mere 16mm × 10mm, the hardware development kit is smaller and cheaper, and aims to streamline the process of designing VR controllers and peripherals that use SteamVR Tracking.

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