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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. Image courtesy Fujinawa et al.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Starbreeze and Acer announced a new capitalization plan for StarVR, the upcoming high field of view (FOV) VR headset, that will see Acer inject $5 million into the project and take a 66 percent majority control of the joint venture. The post Acer Takes Majority Control of StarVR with $5M Capital Injection appeared first on Road to VR.

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MAY 21, 2024

The Meta Quest v66 system software update started to roll out last week in the PTC (Public Test Channel). The Public Test Channel is an early access program for Meta Quest system software. By signing up, you can get early access to the unreleased software version ahead of the public release.

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VRScout

JULY 1, 2021

In addition to showcasing the XR-1 prototype device, Roscosmos revealed the next generation of its VR hardware coming later this year, the Roscosmos XR-2, otherwise referred to as “Sokol-1.” Like the XR-2, the headset is controlled using a pair of motion controllers similar in size and shape to the Oculus Touch controllers.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Supporting the report's claims, in February a VR developer found a reference to a 'Stylus' in the Unity PolySpatial package for visionOS. Or might it even support positional tracking, allowing for precise 3D artistry and animation of the kind that currently isn't practical given Vision Pro's lack of controllers ? But does it deliver?

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

But, software is important too. The bigger your XR needs are, the larger your software needs are. Generally, “the cloud” refers to remote servers that do work off of a device. This allows devices to become smaller while running more robust software. This allows devices to become smaller while running more robust software.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The system is powered by a combination of the company’s proprietary WaveTracer hardware and software. These displays project what the company refers to as SolidLight Objects, which move, reflect, and refract realistically in physical space. billion pixels to each 3D object.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Notably, the headset doesn’t include the requiste SteamVR tracking base stations or SteamVR-compatible controllers like the Valve Index controller or HTC Vive wand—you’ll have to purchase those separately. Controllers SteamVR controllers (ex. Base Stations. Not included. Valve Index, HTC Vive). Not included.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! The city is full of references to Virtual Reality, and so it is like a paradise for us VR enthusiasts.

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ARPost

JANUARY 3, 2023

Install Anti-Malware/Antivirus Software. So make sure to install formidable software that can protect you against common cyberattacks. The use of accurate filters by AR portals, such as facial recognition software and computer vision algorithms, can streamline image recognition. Malicious Software. Web Browser Dependency.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

Interacting with the in-game world can be done using the Touch controllers, though certain games and apps also feature support for Quest hand-tracking technology. That said, you may want to consider picking up a fresh pair of motion controllers. The biggest selling point of the Valve Index, however, is its controllers.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 12, 2018

Welcome to our third day of CES 2018 coverage: Viveport gets VR previews, we go hands-on with Tactical Haptics’ latest prototype, Vive Pro to come with ‘refreshed’ controllers but not ‘Knuckles’, and TPCast brings wireless tech to Windows Mixed Reality. Viveport Receives Radical Redesign. image courtesy HTC.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A staple among PC users since 2001, the orange traffic cone icon has become a legendary piece of software, serving as a beacon of hope for those struggling to find a player compatible with whatever bizarre file type they ripped off of LimeWire. In terms of quality, there are few consumer media players more flexible than VLC.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Pokémon GO maker Niantic built a reference design AR headset using Qualcomm’s latest chips. Neither Niantic nor Qualcomm mentioned what device is actually running the apps on this reference design headset, but a large controller is visible in the trailer. As a reminder: this is a reference design.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2021

4x head/hand/controller-tracking, 2x eye-tracking, 2x face-tracking, 3x mouth/body-tracking. Beyond that, the company says the headset will include tracking for head, controllers, hands, eyes, mouth, and even the full body, facilitated by a whopping 11 on-board cameras. IPD Adjustment Range. Connectors. DisplayPort. Cable Length.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

At AWE 2021 this week I got my first glimpse at ‘Varjo Lab Tools’, a soon-to-be released software suite that will work with the company’s XR-3 mixed reality headset. The Varjo Lab Tools software supports three core masking modes: static, depth, and marker-based.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

The difference between the Project Alloy headset we tried originally and this new version is the software inside. II,” as we will refer to it for the remainder of this story, was said to include more software optimization than the other demo units inside the booth. The “Mk. with precision. Tracking and Performance

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JANUARY 6, 2021

This is one of the VR terms you will most likely find in games, but also in enterprise software suites. The user controls the elements of a CAVE with their movements. This is one of the VR terms that refers to the connection between the real world and the virtual world. Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE).

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And while that’s certainly true when it comes to hardware, it’ll be a little while yet before the software reaches a point that it becomes obvious to everyone. Quest 3 is also much faster to switch between hand-tracking and controller input when you set the controllers down or pick them up.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 10, 2020

Some days ago, the popular opensource 3D modeling software Blender has launched a new VR view tool to let you see your 3D scene in VR! Refer to the guide below for Mixed Reality headsets. Easy peasy, on the page dedicated to the Daily Builds of the software , where you can already find the alpha version of Blender 2.83.

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

So what are the most important things to know about testing VR software? VR software is still software, so the usual principles of testing still apply. Oculus, one of the biggest names in VR, refers to this in its Health and Safety manual. Immersive Testing. For example, if it crashes, it’s a bug.

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Road to VR

APRIL 21, 2017

Large’ update, which added several highly-requested features, including the ability to import reference images. Medium is Oculus’ flagship creative tool for the Touch motion controllers, recognised for its intuitive sculpting and modelling features. On April 12th, Oculus Medium received the 1.1 The Oculus Medium “Large Update” is here!

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Utilizing a VR application referred to as EXA: The Infinite Instrument, the team — composed of electronic engineers, sonic arts researchers, computer scientists, immersive content designers, and a soloist ensemble — are building unique audio interfaces designed to accommodate specific disabilities.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For one, the device’s FCC label—which all consumer electronics devices are required to have—is an ‘e-label’, which means instead of being printed on the device it’s accessible through the device’s software. Specifically, the user can access the FCC label by going to Settings ? Regulatory Information.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Until recently, AR experiences needed to take place through dedicated hardware or software applications. WebAR refers to augmented reality experienced through a smartphone’s browser using just the camera. Before we dive into the experience, let’s briefly reintroduce WebAR. WebAR and Modern Marketing.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Zuckerberg first pointed to the fact that Quest 3 has “precision controllers” that are “great for games” and enable an immersive content library that’s “a lot deeper”. We took them out for Quest 3, and we’re going to bring them back in the future,” Zuckerberg said, but it's unclear which future headsets this refers to.

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Road to VR

MAY 25, 2018

The company previously unveiled a VR headset reference design for hardware and software developers called Snapdragon 845 VRDK , which is based on the company’s latest Snapdragon 845. The reference design includes support for 6DOF controller input via ultrasonic tracking, hand-tracking and eye-tracking.

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Road to VR

JULY 2, 2018

Each month, Valve runs the survey among Steam users to determine some baseline statistics about what kind of hardware and software is used by the user population, and to see how things are changing over time; that includes which VR headsets are connected to users’ computers. Participation in the survey is optional. Image courtesy Valve.

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APRIL 26, 2024

It's unclear whether Kalinowski's comment refers to the original Oculus Rift developer kit, which over 10 years ago showed that relatively wide field of view VR was possible with affordable and mass-producible hardware, or the first consumer Rift which launched in 2016. She switched to Head of AR Glasses two years ago.

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JULY 12, 2023

Two weeks ago iVRy got SteamVR output to the headset working , with a major caveat - they used a Linux PC with custom software as a "man in the middle" between the PSVR 2 and PC. pic.twitter.com/kyRCw4xrvs — iVRy (@iVRy_VR) July 9, 2023 But controller tracking isn't iVRy's next immediate priority.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Metaverse refers to a collection of online immersive services distributed and managed under an umbrella application. Enterprise end-users of XR should carry a heavy security consideration alongside immersive hardware and software scaling.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The company is today announcing TouchSense Force, a combination of development software and hardware that it hopes will enhance haptic feedback in both existing game controllers and new devices to make for better VR experiences and other content. Perhaps we could see future SteamVR controllers or other VR devices implement the tech.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

With the launch of 4K resolution support, you’ll also have even more third-party 360 camera and software solution options. You’ll be able to recognize Live 360 Ready cameras and software offerings by the Facebook Live logo on their packaging or website. Learn more about Guide here.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The device, which is based on a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 VR reference design , is a standalone headset, which means it has everything on board (compute, display, battery, etc) and doesn’t rely on a host PC or a snap-in smartphone. The headset will run HTC’s newly announced Vive Wave platform.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 9, 2017

In a recent entry on the Google Blog , senior UX engineer Logan Olson describes how it could give users the power to “create expressive animations without needing to learn complex animation software.”. Olson explains that this boils down to three steps: preparing the model, controlling it, and finally recording sequences for playback.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 21, 2017

Both versions are currently only available on Viveport, although there are plans to bring the software to other platforms. However, it was missing some essential features that advanced or professional creators might expect from software of this kind. Pro’ refers more to the new functionality than the target audience,” he says. “We

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