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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. MORE
Oculus Quest owners should see their headsets update within the next few days to a software version with new controller tracking algorithms. Last month, Facebook rolled out an update on its testing channel that dramatically improves controller tracking on the PC-powered Rift S headset. Oculus Quest should update on its own when turned on and connected to WiFi. Oculus Venues. The service was previously available on Oculus Go and Gear VR. MORE
Kindona Limited, a small group engineers and designers lead by Izuchukwu Okongwu, is currently in development of a VR-enabled bike controller that will allow you to navigate virtual worlds from the seat of your real-world bicycle. MORE
Well over two years since the first Gear VR headset was launched (but just a few months after Google’s Daydream VR headset launched) Samsung is launching a motion controller for Gear VR which adds a new layer of interactivity and brings the headset’s input scheme in line with Daydream. Samsung seemed to agree that this is the way to go when it comes to input for mobile VR headsets, and is launching on April 21st the new Gear VR Controller priced at $39. MORE
So you got a little out of control last night playing Robo Recall (2017) , and you smashed one of your Touch controllers to smithereens. It used to be that you’d have to buy a brand new pair of controllers at full price to get back into the game, but now Oculus is selling single controllers so you can replace whichever one you smashed last. Inside the box: a replacement Oculus Touch controller and 1x AA battery. MORE
This Oculus Quest controller charging station might have a fix for you. As it stands right now, each Quest controller uses a single AA battery, which you’ll often find runs out mid-session. That takes care of the controllers, but what about the headset itself? MORE
The SDK for controller-free Hand Tracking on Oculus Quest is now available, allowing developers to start integrating the feature into their apps. With the Oculus Unity Integration you can integrate the feature with a simple prefab. MORE
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. MORE
Facebook seems to be steadily turning the Oculus Quest standalone headset into a more advanced platform with each subsequent update to its system software. You put on the headset and then use the controllers to paint the outline of your available space on the floor. MORE
Back in January, we wrote about the reveal of a new charging station for your Oculus Quest controllers. The company says the kit’s design stemmed from its own need for a fast charging solution for Quest controllers based on work with VR arcades. MORE
The latest update to the Oculus Integration for Unity adds the ability to use Quest’s controller-free hand tracking in the editor. Facebook added experimental controller-free hand tracking for Quest in December. MORE
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. Close-up of lower controller hilt | Image courtesy Sony. MORE
Facebook may be on a “multi-year path to phasing away” reliance on Oculus Touch controllers and turning them into a “separable feature”, Consulting Oculus CTO John Carmack suggested in recent comments. Next Generation Oculus Hardware. MORE
A mysterious handheld device showed up in an FCC test report recently that may just be the 3DoF controller coming alongside Oculus Go, the company’s upcoming $200 standalone VR headset. controller. V DC current at 190 mA—the exact same power requirements as Oculus Touch. The maximum power output in comparison to Oculus Touch is drastically reduced however, sipping 0.9 For reference, Samsung Gear VR’s 3DoF controller’s max power output is 1.0 MORE
Oculus Quest may not have a specific release date yet, although now that both the headset and its Touch controllers have undergone FCC testing, there’s little left standing in the way of the headset’s launch this Spring. Oculus revealed Quest in September , announcing that the high-end standalone headset would launch in Spring 2019 priced at $400. Now, filings for the controllers from Facebook have appeared at the U.S. Image courtesy Oculus. MORE
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. MORE
This week in a tweet on the Oculus Developers Twitter account, Facebook revealed that they are now officially opening up submissions for hand-tracking apps on the Oculus Quest. For more details, check out the Oculus Developer blog. MORE
An Oculus Quest 2 Active Pack is launching in 2022, including new accessories aimed at those using VR for fitness. Oculus Quest 2 Active Pack Revealed. What other accessories do you want to see in the Oculus Quest 2 Active Pack? MORE
Hand Tracking now activates automatically on Oculus Quest when you aren’t using the Touch controllers. Facebook added experimental controller-free hand tracking for Quest in December. MORE
Megadodo Simulation Games just revealed a pair of redesigned DecaGear controllers for its upcoming PC VR headset with some interesting changes. DecaGear Controllers – With the new menu button, you can say goodbye to typing long emails and passwords in VR. MORE
Oculus Touch officially launches tomorrow and when it does it will make the Oculus Rift a more viable and powerful virtual reality platform than ever before. The Rift’s biggest competitor, the HTC Vive, was able to enjoy the better part of a year as the only PC-powered VR system to boast hand-tracked controllers. Now, Touch has the chance to level the playing field between rivals in an attempt to make Oculus the most compelling VR ecosystem on the planet. MORE
A recently-published patent from Sony Interactive Entertainment suggests that the company is working on a new VR motion controller, similar to those for the Valve Index. Could this be a new PSVR 2 controller? ” New PSVR 2 Controllers? MORE
The latest update to the Oculus Unity Integration adds a feature which should reduce the latency between real world and in-VR controller position by around 10ms, according to Facebook. The new feature, which is enabled by default, is called ‘Late Controller Update’ Before this feature, the Oculus system would provide Unity with the controller position at the start of the frame. Oculus Quest Oculus Rift S Unity Engine oculus rift s MORE
Digital artist and animator Chris Bradley has loved driving remote control cars since she was a kid. Of course, you can’t control an RC car without an RC car controller. If you’re interested in buying a remote control car, you can pick one up on Gumroad for $4! . MORE
Today, the company launched an official Kickstarter campaign for its wireless full-body motion capture technology, allowing you the chance to pick up your own full-body controller without breaking the bank. The post Full Body VR Controller AXIS Launches Kickstarter appeared first on VRScout. MORE
Valve’s upcoming VR game Half-Life: Alyx works with all tracked PC VR game controllers, but some optional interactions are only possible with the company’s own Index Controllers. Owners of the original Vive controllers can replace them with Index Controllers for $279. MORE
It looks like there’s another possible Oculus Quest Pro leak ahead of Facebook Connect this week, this time showing off textures that could make up both the headset and controller. New Oculus Quest Pro Leak? Quest Pro + Headstrap + Controllers textures. MORE
Oculus is reportedly readying a Quest successor which will iterate on the existing headset with a smaller form-factor, faster refresh rate, and new controllers. Rather than an outright Quest 2, it seems Oculus may be aiming first for a Quest S. MORE
ONG Innovations’ Oculus Quest controller charging station is now available to order online for $79. As it stands right now, the Oculus Quest controllers use a single AA battery each. MORE
With no need for a PC or mobile phone to jump into VR, Facebook’s Oculus Go is one of the most accessible headsets on the market right now. There’s an Oculus Go controller-free mode in the works, according to Oculus technical leader John Carmack. Asked if there were any plans to decouple Go from its controller for certain apps, he confirmed that it’s in the works, sort of. Oculus Go VR Industry News controller-free john carmack MORE
A driver found by a VR developer in Oculus Quest’s firmware reveals new Touch-like VR controllers which may feature improvements to tracking, haptics, and finger sensing. The current Oculus Touch controllers. MORE
A project developed by mechanical engineers Florian Auté and Alexis Roseillier resulted in a 3D printed paddle, grip and holder for an Oculus Touch controller. Eleven was already available on PC VR but just launched on the Oculus Quest last week. MORE
Official tutorial videos uncovered today show a previously unseen Oculus headset, controllers, and charging dock. Four apparent tutorial videos, which Road to VR has independently confirmed to be official in origin, surfaced online Sunday showing a previously unseen Oculus headset. MORE
VR tracking company Antilatency has announced a slew of new hardware and updates to their tracking systems, including support for the Oculus Quest and a new software development kit (SDK) for easy implementation. MORE
London-based hardware startup TG0 has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Etee dev kit, a VR controller with integrated SteamVR Tracking. TG0 positions the controller’s button-less design and finger tracking as its main attractions. MORE
Bloomberg reports Facebook is working on a new, more comfortable Oculus Quest. The current version of the Oculus Quest weighs about 1.25 Reports state Facebook is also exploring 120Hz displays for the new Oculus Quest and improved ergonomic controllers with full finger tracking. MORE
The controller tracking of the Oculus Quest and Rift S needed to be patched to work properly near Christmas trees and other holiday lights. Oculus Touch controllers are built with a constellation of infrared LEDs under the plastic of the tracking ring. MORE
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.
VRScout
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
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.
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VRScout
AUGUST 18, 2021
Today, the company launched an official Kickstarter campaign for its wireless full-body motion capture technology, allowing you the chance to pick up your own full-body controller without breaking the bank. The post Full Body VR Controller AXIS Launches Kickstarter appeared first on VRScout.
UploadVR
JANUARY 20, 2020
This Oculus Quest controller charging station might have a fix for you. As it stands right now, each Quest controller uses a single AA battery, which you’ll often find runs out mid-session. That takes care of the controllers, but what about the headset itself?
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
A recently-published patent from Sony Interactive Entertainment suggests that the company is working on a new VR motion controller, similar to those for the Valve Index. Could this be a new PSVR 2 controller? ” New PSVR 2 Controllers?
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.
VRScout
JULY 3, 2021
Digital artist and animator Chris Bradley has loved driving remote control cars since she was a kid. Of course, you can’t control an RC car without an RC car controller. If you’re interested in buying a remote control car, you can pick one up on Gumroad for $4! .
UploadVR
MARCH 4, 2020
A project developed by mechanical engineers Florian Auté and Alexis Roseillier resulted in a 3D printed paddle, grip and holder for an Oculus Touch controller. Eleven was already available on PC VR but just launched on the Oculus Quest last week.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Hand Tracking now activates automatically on Oculus Quest when you aren’t using the Touch controllers. Facebook added experimental controller-free hand tracking for Quest in December.
UploadVR
JANUARY 21, 2020
VR tracking company Antilatency has announced a slew of new hardware and updates to their tracking systems, including support for the Oculus Quest and a new software development kit (SDK) for easy implementation.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Oculus Quest may not have a specific release date yet, although now that both the headset and its Touch controllers have undergone FCC testing, there’s little left standing in the way of the headset’s launch this Spring. Oculus revealed Quest in September , announcing that the high-end standalone headset would launch in Spring 2019 priced at $400. Now, filings for the controllers from Facebook have appeared at the U.S. Image courtesy Oculus.
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VRScout
MAY 5, 2020
Bloomberg reports Facebook is working on a new, more comfortable Oculus Quest. The current version of the Oculus Quest weighs about 1.25 Reports state Facebook is also exploring 120Hz displays for the new Oculus Quest and improved ergonomic controllers with full finger tracking.
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. Close-up of lower controller hilt | Image courtesy Sony.
Upload VR
JULY 17, 2020
ONG Innovations’ Oculus Quest controller charging station is now available to order online for $79. As it stands right now, the Oculus Quest controllers use a single AA battery each.
UploadVR
MAY 29, 2020
This week in a tweet on the Oculus Developers Twitter account, Facebook revealed that they are now officially opening up submissions for hand-tracking apps on the Oculus Quest. For more details, check out the Oculus Developer blog.
UploadVR
JULY 23, 2019
Oculus Quest owners should see their headsets update within the next few days to a software version with new controller tracking algorithms. Last month, Facebook rolled out an update on its testing channel that dramatically improves controller tracking on the PC-powered Rift S headset. Oculus Quest should update on its own when turned on and connected to WiFi. Oculus Venues. The service was previously available on Oculus Go and Gear VR.
UploadVR
APRIL 18, 2020
Facebook seems to be steadily turning the Oculus Quest standalone headset into a more advanced platform with each subsequent update to its system software. You put on the headset and then use the controllers to paint the outline of your available space on the floor.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 22, 2019
The controller tracking of the Oculus Quest and Rift S needed to be patched to work properly near Christmas trees and other holiday lights. Oculus Touch controllers are built with a constellation of infrared LEDs under the plastic of the tracking ring.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 24, 2021
Official tutorial videos uncovered today show a previously unseen Oculus headset, controllers, and charging dock. Four apparent tutorial videos, which Road to VR has independently confirmed to be official in origin, surfaced online Sunday showing a previously unseen Oculus headset.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 26, 2021
It looks like there’s another possible Oculus Quest Pro leak ahead of Facebook Connect this week, this time showing off textures that could make up both the headset and controller. New Oculus Quest Pro Leak? Quest Pro + Headstrap + Controllers textures.
Upload VR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Megadodo Simulation Games just revealed a pair of redesigned DecaGear controllers for its upcoming PC VR headset with some interesting changes. DecaGear Controllers – With the new menu button, you can say goodbye to typing long emails and passwords in VR.
Upload VR
APRIL 21, 2021
Facebook may be on a “multi-year path to phasing away” reliance on Oculus Touch controllers and turning them into a “separable feature”, Consulting Oculus CTO John Carmack suggested in recent comments. Next Generation Oculus Hardware.
VRScout
AUGUST 17, 2020
Kindona Limited, a small group engineers and designers lead by Izuchukwu Okongwu, is currently in development of a VR-enabled bike controller that will allow you to navigate virtual worlds from the seat of your real-world bicycle.
UploadVR
JANUARY 2, 2019
With no need for a PC or mobile phone to jump into VR, Facebook’s Oculus Go is one of the most accessible headsets on the market right now. There’s an Oculus Go controller-free mode in the works, according to Oculus technical leader John Carmack. Asked if there were any plans to decouple Go from its controller for certain apps, he confirmed that it’s in the works, sort of. Oculus Go VR Industry News controller-free john carmack
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
The latest update to the Oculus Integration for Unity adds the ability to use Quest’s controller-free hand tracking in the editor. Facebook added experimental controller-free hand tracking for Quest in December.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 20, 2019
The SDK for controller-free Hand Tracking on Oculus Quest is now available, allowing developers to start integrating the feature into their apps. With the Oculus Unity Integration you can integrate the feature with a simple prefab.
Road to VR
MAY 5, 2020
Oculus is reportedly readying a Quest successor which will iterate on the existing headset with a smaller form-factor, faster refresh rate, and new controllers. Rather than an outright Quest 2, it seems Oculus may be aiming first for a Quest S.
Road to VR
JANUARY 16, 2018
So you got a little out of control last night playing Robo Recall (2017) , and you smashed one of your Touch controllers to smithereens. It used to be that you’d have to buy a brand new pair of controllers at full price to get back into the game, but now Oculus is selling single controllers so you can replace whichever one you smashed last. Inside the box: a replacement Oculus Touch controller and 1x AA battery.
Road to VR
JANUARY 3, 2018
A mysterious handheld device showed up in an FCC test report recently that may just be the 3DoF controller coming alongside Oculus Go, the company’s upcoming $200 standalone VR headset. controller. V DC current at 190 mA—the exact same power requirements as Oculus Touch. The maximum power output in comparison to Oculus Touch is drastically reduced however, sipping 0.9 For reference, Samsung Gear VR’s 3DoF controller’s max power output is 1.0
UploadVR
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
The latest update to the Oculus Unity Integration adds a feature which should reduce the latency between real world and in-VR controller position by around 10ms, according to Facebook. The new feature, which is enabled by default, is called ‘Late Controller Update’ Before this feature, the Oculus system would provide Unity with the controller position at the start of the frame. Oculus Quest Oculus Rift S Unity Engine oculus rift s
UploadVR
AUGUST 18, 2016
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UploadVR
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Oculus Touch officially launches tomorrow and when it does it will make the Oculus Rift a more viable and powerful virtual reality platform than ever before. The Rift’s biggest competitor, the HTC Vive, was able to enjoy the better part of a year as the only PC-powered VR system to boast hand-tracked controllers. Now, Touch has the chance to level the playing field between rivals in an attempt to make Oculus the most compelling VR ecosystem on the planet.
Road to VR
APRIL 18, 2017
Well over two years since the first Gear VR headset was launched (but just a few months after Google’s Daydream VR headset launched) Samsung is launching a motion controller for Gear VR which adds a new layer of interactivity and brings the headset’s input scheme in line with Daydream. Samsung seemed to agree that this is the way to go when it comes to input for mobile VR headsets, and is launching on April 21st the new Gear VR Controller priced at $39.
UploadVR
MARCH 9, 2020
Back in January, we wrote about the reveal of a new charging station for your Oculus Quest controllers. The company says the kit’s design stemmed from its own need for a fast charging solution for Quest controllers based on work with VR arcades.
UploadVR
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Valve’s upcoming VR game Half-Life: Alyx works with all tracked PC VR game controllers, but some optional interactions are only possible with the company’s own Index Controllers. Owners of the original Vive controllers can replace them with Index Controllers for $279.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 31, 2021
An Oculus Quest 2 Active Pack is launching in 2022, including new accessories aimed at those using VR for fitness. Oculus Quest 2 Active Pack Revealed. What other accessories do you want to see in the Oculus Quest 2 Active Pack?
Road to VR
APRIL 2, 2020
London-based hardware startup TG0 has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Etee dev kit, a VR controller with integrated SteamVR Tracking. TG0 positions the controller’s button-less design and finger tracking as its main attractions.
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