Peter Graham

MARCH 3, 2020

Soon the standalone headset will get its own foot controller in the form of 3dRudder Pro Wireless. The 3dRudder Pro Wireless has been designed to offer a control option for both Oculus Quest and Android-based standalone headsets. Additionally, there is a Unity asset and an Unreal Engine plugin. EUR/$199.00 EUR/$199.00

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VRScout

JUNE 5, 2017

Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi took the stage and confirmed that “Valve is bringing SteamVR to Mac.” ” SteamVR will also be joined on Mac systems by the Unreal and Unity video game engines, all tying directly into today’s newly announced Metal 2 video-processing API.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The G1 device comes with a rich software development kit (SDK), enabling clients to integrate the HaptX brand of realistic feedback into custom immersive applications using Unreal Engine and Unity. The HaptX SDK contains tools to control G1’s feedback and input while a user is within an immersive application.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Game creation has become a big topic for ease-of-use software applications in recent years. Game Maker is one of the most popular examples as it was used to create several hit indie games such as Hotline Miami, Undertale, and Spelunky. Tagged with: creation , jrpg , smile game builder , smileboom , steam.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2018

Announced today on the company’s site , developers can now explore Magic Leap’s software development kit and dive into the Creator Portal to find documentation, tutorials, and more. Secretive augmented reality startup Magic Leap is finally taking its first step towards opening up their platform to outside developers.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The article is a summary of the most interesting information that came from our chat… including the mind blowing moment when I realized that with this technology, people in Unity and Unreal Engine could work together on the same project :O. And a consequence of this openness is that… people in Unity and Unreal could work together!

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2020

The company says in the SDK’s developer release notes that both Unity and Unreal Engine support for Oculus Go has officially been dropped. Despite its lack of positional tracking and motion controllers, the cheap and cheerful 3DOF headset attracted many VR newcomers thanks to its positioning as an accessible, casual content device.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Facebook already had full control of my Oculus and Facebook accounts, so it had already my XR data. That’s why Avi Bar-Zeev in a tweet on this topic talked about “the illusion of control” of our data : actually, Facebook already had it all. Zuckerberg wrote in a letter some years ago that he wants full control of the XR platform.

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2018

Announced with support for both Unity and Unreal, the Lumin SDK exposes the capabilities of the Magic Leap One headset to developers who can use it to begin building augmented reality experiences for the platform. 6DOF hand controller (Totem) tracking. Use of Unreal Engine 4’s desktop and mobile forward rendering paths.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

This allows them to recognize specific patterns of movement and hand gestures, making it easier to control virtual interfaces. Plus, the gloves are compatible with various software platforms, such as Unity and Unreal Engine. Plus, they work alongside Meta Quest controllers and HTC VIVE trackers.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

The Senior Vice President of Platform Experience for Sony, Hideaki Nishino, showcased the headset and controllers. Features include: New orb-shaped controllers. New software development kits. Rebalanced weight distribution. Haptic motors. Ventilation systems. 4K high-dynamic-range. Inside-out positional camera tracking.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

Motion Capture software, or “Mocap systems”, are particularly valuable for content creators looking to enhance XR experiences with realistic avatars, motion, and gesture controls. Mocap solutions are primarily used for the creation of XR content. There are also built-in tools for fine-tuning character movement.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Some people are migrating to Unreal Engine or Godot. There are a few interesting details about this story: A new headset, probably dubbed Pico 5, is coming The controllers do not have rings, so they most probably are similar to the Touch Plus Controllers associated with the Quest 3. Others are working on legal actions.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 21, 2021

None included (supports SteamVR controllers). includes MSRP of Index controllers and 2x SteamVR Tracking base stations. This is surprising because chromatic aberration is rarely an issue on other VR headsets as it’s easily corrected in software. Continue on Page 2: Displays, Audio, Tracking & Controllers ».

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 18, 2023

One of FORCE Technology’s maritime simulations training services for Varjo devices is its Virtual Bridge Simulator, a fully immersive VR training environment that allows seafarers to practice operating a ship’s bridge in a safe and controlled environment. The company’s service can also replicate real-world maritime hazards.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

Meta’s headsets are ergonomically friendly and flexible, offering users the opportunity to tap into a variety of software solutions and apps through the Quest store. Users benefit from a streamlined and lightweight form factor, crisp visuals, and self-tracking controllers with access to haptic feedback capabilities.

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ARPost

JANUARY 16, 2023

This provides them with better viewing controls for volumetric video files within Unity. Support for upgrades for OMS playback on Unreal Engine 5 is expected to roll out soon. Unity users can now enjoy improved OMS playback with their HoloSuite plugins.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

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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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It was also said that the company is evaluating controllers from Finch as a potential controller solution. On the software side, Larroque affirmed that the headset is built on Android 10, and the company is presently working on building an open-source launcher with sample apps for the headset.

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Leapmotion

MARCH 31, 2016

Now officially integrated in Unreal Engine 4.11 , getnamo’s independent plugin for Leap Motion makes it faster and easier than ever to integrate Leap Motion Orion into your VR projects! Visit developer.leapmotion.com/unreal to get started. Unreal Engine 4 and Open Source. There is no return from that.”.

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VRGuy

AUGUST 3, 2015

After reviewing the HMDs, the conversation turned to software. As is often the case, this company uses a special-purpose engine (as opposed to a game engine like Unity or Unreal). The easy answer: use OSVR software. The OSVR software framework supports many HMDs and dozens and dozens of tracking systems and input devices.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2018

Founded in 2010, Leap Motion released its initial product (today called the ‘ Leap Motion Controller ‘) in 2012, a desktop-focused peripheral which offered markerless hand-tracking. .” The upgraded tracking and improved developer tools are available in beta today on Windows , alongside three new demos to try it out for yourself.

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Road to VR

MARCH 22, 2018

Qualcomm’s latest reference headset supports Vive Wave, HTC Vive Focus international launch, Oculus talks about their 2018 ecosystem, announces ‘Positional Timewarp’, reveals new Oculus Go details, and Unreal Engine’s real-time ray-tracing demo. Unreal Engine’s real-time ray-tracing live demo.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Creating a phenomenal XR experience requires the careful alignment of software and hardware solutions. For instance, the BMW group used RT3D solutions create a combination of AR and VR applications designed to train frontline workers, manage the assembly line and improve quality control. Edge and Cloud Computing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Meta’s headsets are ergonomically friendly and flexible, offering users the opportunity to tap into a variety of software solutions and apps through the Quest store. → Explore RealWear Meta Perhaps one of the best-known VR headset vendors on the market today, Meta offers a range of devices through the “Quest” collection.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Essentially, the engine is a software package built for simulating interactive or passive RT3D experiences. To get the most out of RT3D engines, companies must ensure the software can leverage and optimize available content. These solutions work by integrating various types of existing content in the form of metadata and 3D geometry.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 22, 2023

The technology field leverages immersive hardware and software stacks, enabling on-set professionals to project realistic virtual environments as backdrops with immersive visualizations viewable by a human’s and a camera’s eye. Unreal Engine] is a beast which is inherently a game engine, not a film production tool.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Game engines such as Unreal engine, Source, and RPG Maker provide the framework for visual, aural, AI, and other crucial elements for many of the games we play today. There are bugs to be expected considering alpha tests are largely incomplete works of software, but if you’re interested you can register here for the download.

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ARPost

APRIL 8, 2020

While doing demos, people new to VR technology would repeatedly put both controllers into one hand to reach out and try to touch digital artefacts. Laverde also pointed out that while VIVE’s hand tracking SDK works with a number of common platforms including Unity and Unreal, there can be complications for different hardware.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 11, 2017

the software update is a “complete overhaul” of the Rift experience. Natively built for Touch controllers, Dash for Oculus Rift runs as an overlay inside your current VR experience, so you’ll be able to quickly switch from one app to the next, open your library, connect with friends, and even use the rest of your PC without any extra steps.

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Road to VR

MAY 29, 2019

Built with SteamVR Tracking tech, the stylus works similarly to a typical SteamVR controller, but affords the natural precision that comes with precise finger control. Though it’s ‘just’ a stylus, the VR Ink has a surprising number of controls built right in. Photo by Road to VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

With eye-tracking solutions, software can be designed to effectively render the content users are viewing according to their specific needs, reducing bandwidth use and improving clarity. With hand-tracking capabilities, innovators can remove the need for teams to utilize external controllers and devices when interacting with digital content.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 6, 2021

What are the Best SDKs for AR Programming To create an augmented reality application, you need an AR software development kit (SDK). Integration with Unity and Unreal Engine. Automatic light control. Integration with Unity and Unreal Engine. Also, it does not need any special hardware or software to savor the experience.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2018

Xiaomi will exclusively sell and control the headset in China while the Oculus Go will be sold in other regions. Both headsets support the Oculus Mobile SDK, the software which currently allows developers to build apps for Samsung’s Gear VR headset (which runs Oculus’ software and store).

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Road to VR

APRIL 5, 2019

Oculus Rift S doesn’t have a launch date yet, although it seems the most recent Oculus software update has brought along with it a few day-one essentials for prospective Rift S owners. The last Touch tutorial was all business, so this one comes as a welcome change. Image captured by Road to VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 29, 2022

The MRTK is a set of components with plugins, samples, and documentation designed to help the development of MR applications using gaming engines from either Unreal Engine or Unity, providing two versions of the solution – MRTK-Unity and MRTK for Unreal. Ultraleap Hand Tracking – Ultraleap Leap Motion controller.

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Road to VR

JULY 29, 2019

forward, OpenXR will retain “full backwards compatibility […], giving software developers and hardware vendors a solid foundation upon which to deliver incredible, portable, user experiences.” support in Unreal Engine and plans to update the engine for the 1.0 Today the group announced the release of OpenXR 1.0,

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