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.

Sony 417

Sony Controllers AR Haptic 417

Road to VR

MAY 1, 2017

Brandon Bray, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, took the stage at Unity’s Vision VR/AR Summit 2017 to show a little more of what Microsoft has planned for the VR side of things when the first Windows Holographic headsets come later this year. image courtesy Unity Technologies. .” image courtesy Unity Technologies.

Microsoft 229

Microsoft Unity AR Construction 229

ARPost

MAY 29, 2020

There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. An early presentation in the day saw the University of Oregon professor Donna Davis presenting “Immersion and Ethical Responsibility.” For example, how does someone with Parkinson’s navigate gesture controls? HP and Microsoft. Let’s jump in.

Technology 434

Technology Oregon Gesture Control Virtual World 434

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 26, 2023

This month, Microsoft will deploy an upgraded version of its dormant HoloLens 2 headset for US Army soldiers. Microsoft’s US Army contract sees the firm deploy 20 custom “Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)” HoloLens 2 MR headsets for field testing. Microsoft IVAS: What’s New? The IVAS version 1.2

Microsoft 72

Microsoft Apple Immersion Tools 72

Road to VR

JULY 29, 2019

The standard has been in development since April 2017 and is presently supported by virtually every major hardware, platform, and engine company in the VR industry, including key AR players like Magic Leap. Released, Microsoft Supports on HoloLens & WMR, Oculus Plans Rift & Quest Support appeared first on Road to VR.

Microsoft 232

Microsoft Oculus Groups Magic Leap 232

Road to VR

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Microsoft unveiled an experiment this week that explores the future of always-on virtual reality. DreamWalker: created by Microsoft researchers Jackie Yang, Christian Holz, Eyal Ofek, Andrew D. Wilson, Image courtesy Microsoft Research.

Microsoft 127

Microsoft Magic Leap Virtual Reality Course 127

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.

Razer 412

Razer Controllers Simulation Course 412

ARPost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Following Inbar’s opening keynote on day one, Niantic’s John Hanke will present “Building a Real World Metaverse for Everyone.” The company has since teased hardware and a collaboration with Microsoft Mesh , so their AWE appearance could mean anything. Also on day one is Qualcomm’s keynote presented by VP and GM of XR, Hugo Swart.

Conference 511

Conference AR Augmented Reality Hardware 511

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In this article, I’m going to tell you everything I know about this new headset , plus I will give you my thorough hands-on review on its 6 DOF Controllers , that I have tried with the 6 DOF devkit. Vive Focus + 6 DOF Controllers devkit. Well, you are in the right place. The Vive Focus Plus. Well, for sure you are…. The dev kit.

Controllers 244

Controllers HTC Latency China 244

ARPost

JUNE 8, 2022

Sony Electronics Head of Business Development, Thaisa Yamamura, presented the Auggie Award for Best Art or Film. Yamamura also presented the winner with a Sony Spatial Reality Display, a “glasses-free 3D display that will improve their workflow.” Like Yamamura, Frayne also presented the winner with a 3D display as well as the Auggie.

Magic Leap 429

Magic Leap Tools Entertainment Conference 429

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

At the same time, major workplace application developers Microsoft debuted its follow-up to Altspace VR and Immersed debuted an MR headset which could rival the biggest names on the market. The new XR collaboration platform replaces Microsoft’s predecessor, AltspaceVR, and will debut in October as a public preview.

Microsoft 48

Microsoft Immersion Real Estate Washington 48

VRScout

MARCH 3, 2018

That’s why Microsoft is currently in development on a solution that would actually link two standard VR motion controllers together to simulate realistic tension and pressure. You’re packing dual pistols which feel great with your two motion controllers, but you’re thinking your shotgun might get the job done quicker.

Haptic 253

Haptic Microsoft Virtual World Simulation 253

ARPost

JUNE 5, 2023

Trevett expressed a different approach, saying that standards should present the best option, not the only option. Hope for New Displays On Day Three, KGOn Tech LLC ’s resident optics expert Karl Guttag presented an early morning developer session on “Optical Versus Passthrough Mixed Reality.”

Apple 370

Apple Conference Long Beach Industry 370

XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 15, 2023

With major technology firms like Meta, Google, and Microsoft investing millions into the emerging space, enterprise end-users are already feeling the innovative presence of genAI – and there is more to come. The trainee can then practice conversing in a safe and controlled environment. Generative AI is here to stay.

Training 159

Training Tools Immersion Simulation 159

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 28, 2017

One of Microsoft’s newest leaders in mixed reality, Mark Bolas, took the stage for a few minutes at Acer’s press conference this week and put into human terms the company’s goals with the technology. That’s because HoloLens is quite a bit different from immersive VR that truly makes you feel present in a virtual world.

Microsoft 116

Microsoft Technology Head Mounted Display Virtual World 116

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 5, 2024

However, countless vendors, from Microsoft to Meta, Varjo, and even Apple, have shown just how valuable mixed reality solutions can be. With mixed reality, companies can build highly engaging training experiences that give employees flexible control over their level of immersion. The MR headsets space is growing faster than ever.

Training 93

Training Augmented Reality Microsoft Tools 93

The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You can access it at this link: [link] ) Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft kills Windows Mixed Reality Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Windows Mixed Reality platform , the one of the WMR headsets by Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung which were the first to introduce inside-out tracking in the VR ecosystem.

AR 319

AR Microsoft Sony Ukraine 319

The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

The device is smaller than the Quest 2, is whiteish, and presents on its front face three pill-shaped black spots. But the thing that surprised me the most in Gurman’s description is the controllers. In the meanwhile, Microsoft is working on a 1.1 But still, there have been some interesting announcements about Microsoft Mesh.

Apple 377

Apple Microsoft Sony Italy 377

ARPost

JUNE 28, 2021

The solution can present avatars in a physical space, or avatars can share a virtual space. The company’s own co-founders, Anand Agarawala and Jinha Lee, have their own impressive pasts including working at Google, MIT, Microsoft, and Samsung. Headset users do these things with controllers and/or gestures depending on their setup.

Magic Leap 283

Magic Leap Controllers Samsung Microsoft 283

VRScout

APRIL 3, 2019

Nat Martin and his team have created an AR controller that is sparking a lot of interest with big tech companies. Also captivating about LITHO is its ability to be used in a VR environment through a VR Mode that offers you all the same controls you would have in an AR environment. It just didn’t feel natural,” said Martin.

AR 333

AR Wearables Microsoft Controllers 333

The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The two rings that were used to fit the device to the head are now only one ring , with an external classy knob to secure the device to your head, in a way similar to present time HoloLens. It may be something related to tracking controllers, to speakers, or just an assembly item (Image by NASA JPL).

Magic Leap 382

Magic Leap Microsoft Video Conference 382

Road to VR

MAY 11, 2017

At today’s Microsoft Build 2017 presentation, creators at Cirque du Soleil demonstrated a custom creative toolset on stage using HoloLens technology. Chantal Tremblay, Director of Creation at Cirque, said “we’re really happy to be part of this development of Microsoft HoloLens. Innovation for us at Cirque is our priority.

AR 224

AR Microsoft Europe Augmented Reality 224

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 3, 2017

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Mixed Reality VR headsets are a sort of stepping stone to the eventual consumer version of its HoloLens device, but the two already have some incredible compatibility features. Microsoft showcased the two platforms working in tandem at its WinHEC event in Taipei last month.

Microsoft 178

Microsoft Technology Controllers Gaming 178

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

To ensure the experience is immersive and realistic, virtual reality systems leverage a combination of infrared LEDs and motion sensors, cameras, and screens, which allow a headset to gather relevant information and present it to the human eye. Today’s virtual reality solutions don’t just include a headset, display, and motion controllers.

Virtual Reality 239

Virtual Reality Latency Immersion Simulation 239

Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2017

Following EA’s early keynote on Sunday, yesterday saw presentations from Microsoft and Bethesda, with some surprising no-shows and reveals. Microsoft says Xbox One X is the most powerful console today | Photo captured by Road to VR. Microsoft respond to Road to VR regarding Xbox One X VR no-show: Photo courtesy Microsoft.

Microsoft 139

Microsoft HTC Virtual Reality Gaming 139

VRScout

MARCH 25, 2022

After the quick introduction, I was presented with a pair of AR Spectacles straight from the box. Unlike existing AR headsets such as the Magic Leap 2 or Microsoft HoloLens, the Spectacles feature a discrete, light-weight design more akin to glasses than a headset. Two dual waveguide displays provide impressive AR visuals in real-time.

AR 520

AR Magic Leap Hand tracking Egypt 520

ARPost

AUGUST 31, 2020

Aside from officer training and crime scene reconstruction, they can also be potentially used in presenting evidence and providing testimonies in court. Today, advanced VR technology moves the streets into the classroom for a safer and more controlled environment for real-life training. Fully Immersive Officer Training.

Technology 301

Technology Training Virtual Reality Immersion 301

VRScout

AUGUST 5, 2022

Accenture – Orchestra 1 – Supply Chain Control Tower of the Future in the Metaverse Accenture GmbH (together with E.ON . – Ladder Safety VR Refense AG – Refense Advanced Tactical Training Simulator (ATTS) Rezzil – Rezzil Index 2.0. Credit: WaveFunction, Lda. VR Enterprise Solution of the Year. Credit: HTC.

Netherlands 444

Netherlands Training Taiwan Simulation 444

The Ghost Howls

JUNE 1, 2023

From the specs shared during the presentation, it looks like a device that is more powerful than Quest: the 2160×2160 resolution per-eye is for instance even superior to the one of Quest Pro. The biggest pro I have found with it has been the controller tracking. Or does it require additional hardware?)…

AR 345

AR Controllers Video Healthcare 345

ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Varjo’s “ Reality Cloud ” allows users to join XR meetings including remotely present coworkers and virtual assets. The solution allows IT specialists to “easily control and manage their entire RealWear device fleet from one easy-to-use interface.” Enterprise XR hardware manufacturer RealWear recently launched their own cloud.

Magic Leap 381

Magic Leap Software Hardware Amazon 381

Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Samsung Odyssey, the company’s first PC VR headset, is available starting today in several countries, sold via Samsung and Microsoft stores. Despite Microsoft calling the Odyssey (and other Windows VR headsets) “Mixed Reality,” there is no pass-through video or augmented reality functionality from the cameras.

Samsung 215

Samsung Microsoft Brazil Controllers 215

ARPost

JULY 1, 2020

While it lacked the pizzazz of an AltSpace event, Popper again presented the Reverb G2 at the VR/AR Global Summit the following week. Where the Reverb really comes into its own is gesture control. Both Valve and Microsoft collaborated with HP on the headset. Don’t worry – preorders open across Europe and Asia on July 6.

North America 431

North America Virtual Reality Gesture Control Asia 431

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 6, 2017

Microsoft’s Project Scorpio, an upgraded version of its Xbox One console, is coming to market later this year, but we still don’t know much about it. Microsoft is positioning its new beast to push 4K gaming (a 4K UHD Blu-ray optical drive is included) but, as we all know, the system is also going to host VR experiences.

Microsoft 148

Microsoft Sony Industry Oculus 148

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Microsoft is already working with an esteemed client list to distribute its immersive solutions portfolio to suit a range of enterprise use cases. One of Microsoft’s XR clients is Nexco-East Engineering, which operates roughly 4,000km of all expressways in Japan. This resulted in gaps in understanding.

Microsoft 82

Microsoft Training Japan Machine Learning 82

AR Insider

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Going down the list, Microsoft is motivated to drive and future proof its core product: enterprise productivity. That includes its Surface Buds which create deeper integrations to Office products such as language translation, or controlling slide presentations through voice commands.

Wearables 339

Wearables AR Apple Strategy 339

ARPost

APRIL 20, 2023

For example, Snap lenses can now be used in Microsoft Teams and in the NFL app. We all know the shopping experience today, whether online or in-store, presents a lot of options,” said Popelka. Snap also partnered with Coca-Cola to create a prototype of an AR vending machine controlled with hand gestures displayed on a screen.

Augmented Reality 253

Augmented Reality AR Hardware New York 253

Road to VR

OCTOBER 30, 2017

While both Oculus’ Rift and HTC’s Vive hit the market right around the same time in 2016, the Vive was the first system with motion controllers and room-scale. It wouldn’t be until December of 2016 that Oculus got their Touch controllers out the door, adding much more immersive input to the system.

Oculus 211

Oculus Samsung Microsoft Hardware 211