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Utah researchers develop mind-controlled arm that can feel

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Keven Walgamott using a mind-controlled prosthetic arm. Image courtesy University of Utah Center for Neural Interfaces.). Scientists at the University of Utah started with an arm created by DEKA Research & Development Corp., Image courtesy University of Utah Center for Neural Interfaces.). Keven Walgamott.

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Research Suggests VR May Help Patients Suffering From Parkinson’s

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Research into VR’s benefits on balance and motor control continue to reveal new information. Researchers, including those at the University of Utah, are hopeful that VR can slow or diminish the effects of this chronic illness. Bo Foreman, University of Utah. ” Image Credit: K.

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VR Arcade The VOID Is Making A Surprise Return

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According to a new update on the company’s official website , location-based VR specialists Hyper Reality Partners has obtained The VOID assets and IP, putting the company in full control over the unique mixed reality platform. HRP has also posted several job listings in search of experienced software engineers. Image Credit: The VOID.

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JUMP Opens Pre-sales for Tickets to Its Virtual Skydiving Attraction

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The company is now taking pre-orders for tickets to its debut locations, which for now are in Utah and New Jersey. . Jensen left his position as The Void’s Chief Visionary Officer in 2018—well before it experienced cash flow issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which eventually saw its closure and subsequent liquidation.

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Five VR Games To Hold You Over Until ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’

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Star Wars: Squadrons will have you manning the controls various starfighters from the Rebel Alliances fleet, such as the heavily-armed X-Wing fighter with its distinctive S-foils. Instead, Starblazer has you building and controlling an entire fleet in VR! Think of it like a coach directing their team from the sidelines.

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The Void, Epic Games Join Disney’s Accelerator Initiative

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We recently went hands-on with its latest offering in Utah and came away extremely impressed, but we’ve also seen The Void offer a Ghostbusters experience too. Previous accelerator member Sphero, for example, went on to release the remote controlled Star Wars BB-8 toy the year The Force Awakens was released.

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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

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Also, unlike augmented reality (AR), which people can access via smartphones and smart glasses, VR relies on larger headsets and controllers to interact with fully-immersive virtual worlds. Over the years, technology has become smaller, lighter, more comfortable, and with faster processing, breathing life into the virtual world.