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CES 2020 Interview: Bebop Sensors has got the Touch

Peter Graham

Bebop Sensors has attended CES for several years now with VRFocus last testing the Forte Data Glove back in 2018. Back then the glove was more about demonstrating its bend sensor technology rather making a commercial product. In fact, at the time the company said it had no plans of going into full production.

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Dream On: Aerosmith and 90’s VR

VRScout

I mention the Red Hot Chili Peppers because seeing this image and the rest of the Californication music video was an eye opening moment for me as to the synchronization of computer graphics and reality. Now imagine compelling music video storytelling with VR. As the video opens and the song begins, the scene pans a teenager’s room.

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Manus VR brings full arm tracking to HTC Vive.

Cats and VR

Manus VR recently released this video showing full arm tracking being developed for HTC Vive. The Manus is the first consumer data-glove specifically designed for virtual reality. It tracks hand movement using a combination of high-tech sensors all contained inside the glove. Enter Manus VR. Punch Club 3000!

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Startup Behind Ambitious HalfDive Headset Launches New Kickstarter for VR Haptic Gloves

Road to VR

Take note : the magnetically attached controller with joystick and buttons seen in the video is not a feature listed on the Kickstarted campaign: The Kickstarter is already live , and it seems to have caught fire among backers looking to nab a pair of the company’s VR gloves.

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A Brief History of VR

VeeR VR

Atari founded a lab for virtual reality research in 1982, but it closed down two short years later due to the North American video game crash of 1983. They created many VR devices including, the Data Glove, the EyePhone, and the Audio Sphere. Data glove and high-resolution goggles were used to view the experience.

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Hands-On: Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 Is A Serious Improvement, Pre-Orders Now Shipping

VRScout

This hands-free video communication system allows technicians to connect remotely with experts operating on PCs or mobile devices in real-time for on-the-spot support. While an excellent tool for major companies, the HoloLens 2 can prove just as useful for solo operators. Image Credit: Microsoft. EYE-TRACKING AND VOICE COMMAND.

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China shows its masterplan to lead Virtual Reality in 2025

The Ghost Howls

The last paragraph of this point talks about VR videos. The goal is having videos that feature: 3D 12K resolution 60 frames per second HDR (high dynamic range) visuals. If I remember well, some company in China was already experimenting on cloud rendering for the HTC Vive, so users could spare buying a VR-ready PC.