ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Many people wonder which industry virtual reality will find the most sustained longevity and success. As a medium, VR enables humans to interact with each other in a virtual environment. One of the primary advantages of VR vs. a 3D visual experience is that virtual reality immerses the user beyond perception.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Based on videos provided by BrianMp16, the VR mod appears to support 6DoF head-tracking and at least some degree of motion controls. Throughout his gameplay videos, the creator can be seen interacting with in-game objects and fighting enemies by swinging his Valve Index controllers.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Ballast VR’s new game tasks you with collecting as many virtual coins as you can while blasting your way through a variety of virtual obstacles. Instead of motion controllers or a gamepad, PLAY uses a gaze-based system designed to monitor your head movements.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 15, 2020

You may experience a few inconsistencies with the inside-out tracking depending on the lighting conditions and weather, but overall you should have no difficulty jogging throughout your virtual space. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the “improved” Touch controllers. So, does the Oculus Quest 2 work outside?

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XROM

JUNE 2, 2023

The Leap Motion Controller 2 is the ideal hardware for experiencing Ultraleap’s world-class hand tracking. Key improvements over the original Leap Motion Controller include higher resolution cameras, an increased field of view, and 25% lower power consumption, all in a 30% smaller package for optimum placement and convenience.

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ARPost

AUGUST 29, 2022

Both physical and virtual environments immerse you in ultrarealistic surroundings and create a multisensory experience. Brace yourself for an exciting motion-control ride where you battle it out with Megatron, Starscream, and other Decepticons. See Also: The Best VR Headsets in 2022 to Put on Your Wish List. Sega VR Agent.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Screenshot Shortcut: Hold Meta button (menu button on right controller) then pull trigger once Start Video Capture Shortcut: Hold Meta button (menu button on right controller) then pull and hold trigger for a few seconds. To switch back to controllers just pick them up. But sometimes it gets a little confused.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2020

The lack of any haptic feedback makes it significantly more difficult to grasp objects than with a controller; grab too loosely and the object falls from your hand, tighten your grip too much and you’ll send it flying across the map when it clips through your player model.

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Road to VR

JULY 26, 2023

This is especially useful if you want to bring real-world elements, such as instruments or controller devices into the virtual environment through one or many “windows”. Hand Tracking and Eye Tracking Hand tracking  allows you to interact in virtual and mixed reality environments without separate controllers.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2023

It was this work that helped Jiang and the team to create haptic feedback with objects that they would pick up in virtual environments. Normally, technology uses vibration to replicate a tactile sensation, like your VR controllers vibrating during a specific in-game event or your smartphone buzzing during a call.

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VRScout

APRIL 27, 2022

“XRHealth is providing a virtual environment similar to gaming for patients with ASD which is tailored perfectly for children who want to be engaged in a way that is familiar,” said Eran Orr, Founder & CEO of XRHealth in an official release.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2020

ForceBot will advance knowledge at the convergence of virtual reality, robotic control, sensory feedback, ergonomics, and human factor fields,” said Dr. Alexander Leonessa, Principal Investigator, Virginia Tech. SEE ALSO Sony Patent Reveals VR Controller Design Seemingly Inspired by Valve Index. The post HaptX Secures $1.5M

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2021

These cameras are also used to track your motion controllers, which resemble Oculus Touch controllers. The cameras can also be used for hand-tracking if you prefer to ditch the controllers altogether. There are four cameras located at the front edges of the headset, offering 6DoF inside-out tracking. Image Credit: Pimax.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2023

Here’s all of the major apps and features mentioned in the report: iPad apps adapted for mixed reality : Calendars, Contacts, Files, Home control, Mail, Maps, Messaging, Notes, Photos, Reminders, Music, News, Stocks, and Weather apps. FaceTime : conferencing service will generate 3D versions of users in virtual meeting rooms.

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2023

Through immersive therapeutics, patients connect with virtual environments at a deep emotional level that can alter the brain’s perception of pain and divert their attention. By helping counteract disruptive effects on the brain and behavior, immersive experiences help those in recovery regain control of their lives.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Currently, entering your password and username or typing out a message in VR means awkwardly selecting keys using your motion controllers. You can also summon arrow keys with your left pinky finger for cursor control. You are able to open a virtual numeric keypad widget to type in numbers using all five fingers on one hand.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Back then we were waiting on the Oculus Rift DK2 to start shipping, and VR input was still largely based around the traditional controller. It would be nearly a full year before HTC would revolutionize VR control with its Vive wands, and over a year until Oculus would reveal Touch.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Here’s how: In your headset, bring up the Quest menu by pressing the Oculus button on your right controller. That’s because you can put on the headset first and then easily see where your controllers are to pick them up, instead of blindly feeling around. Find the Settings section (gear icon). Turn on Passthrough Shortcut.

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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.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2020

Moving players artificially through large virtual environments isn’t a trivial task. The haptics were synchronized to virtual footsteps to offer a stand-in stimulus for the sensations associated with real walking. Users were walked through three different virtual environments | Image courtesy Yi-Hao Peng.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2020

High-resolution imagery and low-latency head-tracking brought people into a virtual environment. Additionally, a leap motion 3D controller enabled them to interact with it. They used Artificial Solutions ’ Teneo platform to create a virtual banking system. Source: Widiba. They can even interact with monitors or agents.

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ARPost

JUNE 14, 2023

Virtual Reality Gaming Blockchain-based incentives may be utilized to incentivize gamers to contribute to better gameplay, thus increasing engagement in VR gaming environments.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ditch your controllers and go “hands-on” with these free sideloadable games. This past December, Oculus introduced native hand-tracking functionality for the Oculus Quest, offering users the chance to navigate the Oculus Home interface with their bare hands as opposed to the Touch controllers. This is where hand-tracking comes in.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2017

Most of the work that iMotions does is within the context of controlled research and explicit consent of participants, but what happens when entire virtual environments can be controlled and manipulated by companies who know more about your unconscious behaviors than you do? Subscribe on iTunes.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2019

Director Jon Favreau ditches physical sets in favor of 360-degree virtual environments. Director Jon Favreau and his team immersed within their virtual set. // Image Credit: Wired. Arriving in theatres July 19th , Disney’s photorealistic CGI Lion King remake is the product of multiple cutting edge technologies.

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ARPost

MAY 24, 2022

It paves the way for the creation of immersive 3D worlds that give users exceptional lifelike experiences in a virtual environment. Being a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), Victoria VR offers users a fair economy where they have control over the policies they wish to impose. A Truly Immersive DAO Metaverse.

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

My two controllers lit up with gratitude. Neurosity launches the Crown , a wearable device that puts users in control of their focus. Surreal Events launched Surreal, a virtual event platform for live experiences across industries. The product is web-based and offers 3-D fully customizable virtual environments for events.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Now, innovators have transformed virtual reality experiences with low-latency software and upgraded hardware. Today’s virtual reality solutions don’t just include a headset, display, and motion controllers. However, with these types of VR, you only interact with the virtual environment on a fundamental level.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2022

Using various reference images, the research team of Thu Nguyen-Phuoc , Feng Liu , and Lei Xiao were able to generate stylized 3D scenes that could be used in a variety of virtual environments.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Animators can create more complex imagery while they are immersed in virtual environments. With virtual reality, stories go beyond linear narratives, and viewers gain more control of the story. As virtual reality technology evolves, we can expect more intuitive user interfaces in the future.

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VRScout

MARCH 5, 2018

Whole experiences are built around immersing the eyes in headsets to explore virtual environments. Now it appears that Microsoft is working on a cane controller that could someday allow visually impaired people to explore new worlds. This VR cane is opening new worlds for the visually impaired.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Facebook’s new-and-improved standalone VR headset features 2k per eye resolution powered by a custom Snapdragon XR2 chipset, improved ergonomics, and new Touch controllers; all for $100 less than the original Oculus Quest. The Oculus Quest 2 has finally arrived!

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2023

Whether or not to include controllers to support legacy VR titles. Whether to allow users to full-dive into Virtual Reality, freely move around, and be active in the medium. There is a comfort in understanding the topological landscape of a controller and a physical touchpoint within the virtual environments themselves.

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ARPost

MARCH 12, 2021

Virtual reality is being used by businesses for hands-on training , by hospitals and therapeutic centers for controlled exposure therapy, and with the COVID-19 lockdowns, some people are using it for virtual travel. Some predict the rise of AR glasses , leading to the death of smartphones.

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VRScout

JUNE 5, 2023

Controllers Instead of motion controllers, the headset is operated using your eyes, voice, and hands. On the top of the headset, you’ll find the Digital Crown which can be used to bring up Home View as well as adjust the level of immersion when using an “Environment” (more on that in a second).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 4, 2024

During a VirtualSpeech performance review training session, a trainee will be placed face-to-face with a ChatGPT-ready avatar and practice conversing in a safe and controlled environment. The company is refining a few use cases to fill gaps in the training marketplace, and one such use case is the immersive performance review.

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VRScout

JANUARY 21, 2020

Here’s how to add custom environments to your Oculus Home. Call me simple, but one of my favorite aspects of both the SteamVR and Oculus platforms is the ability to upload custom home environments. The Simpsons environment, for example, features the shows theme song running on a loop.

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