UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Haptic feedback is essential in bringing player’s hands into VR worlds. Touch technology company Immersion wants to bring that work to the next level. On the software side, Force features an Unreal Engine plug-in that includes a Visual Editor that allows developers to pinpoint the feedback controllers will give.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system. As for controls, players interact with the in-game world using a pair of sensors mounted to the base of their feet. Image Credit: Diver-X.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Immersive games and apps and 3D videos have opened a new world for emotionally exhausted people staying at home 24/7. AIXR Insights Live: Marketing in VR Games. When: October 19. Where: Online.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2016

AxonVR , the company currently working on a full-body haptic solution for VR, are on their way to bringing their technology to an ever-widening audience. “At its heart, haptic simulation comes down to physics. Objects don’t just have to look right.

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2023

Attendees from around the globe also got the chance to immerse themselves for a couple of days in the fantastical world of the SXSW XR Experience. While SXSW 2023 was primarily in-person, attendees were also engaged with the XR Experience World through VRChat and other online immersive events.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Sony may launch it in 1Q23, depending on the development schedule of PS VR2 game titles. Haptic motors. The firm plans to create a virtual space allowing groups to socialise, game, and collaborate in an immersive environment. units shipments in 2H22. pic.twitter.com/NIqFgg4Kjl. — ??? Rebalanced weight distribution.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MAY 24, 2022

Back in December of last year, it was noted that enterprises were purchasing headsets and immersive technology gear at an incredible rate, a trend that will continue for years to come. XTAL is a premium headset that allows users to enter immersive VR environments with state-of-the-art technologies and a semi-ruggedized exterior.

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HaptX

MARCH 6, 2018

Kate Edwards shares a quality with many people in the game industry: She didn’t set out to work in games. Reflecting on her career and her time at the IGDA, she says that like many, she ended up in games after finishing a so-called “normal career.”. The common denominator is that we love games, and we have since we were kids.”.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

RealWear Exploring various aspects of the immersive technology landscape, RealWear produces sensors, apps, and hardware for the XR space. They also come with powerful processors built-in to enable streamlined and immersive experiences with minimal effort. So, where should business buyers start their search for the ultimate headset?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 20, 2023

In the last few years, we’ve seen virtual reality transform from a novel concept connected to the gaming and entertainment space to a crucial corporate tool. Increasingly, companies will search for designers versed in metaverse and virtual reality technologies to help them construct their own immersive worlds.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

As extended reality experiences continue to gain popularity in virtually every industry, solutions are constantly emerging to help developers and companies design their own immersive experiences. They can help record and edit motion captured for games, entertainment experiences, and other software solutions.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As Extended Reality (XR) technologies evolve and become increasingly popular, business leaders and developers must search for new ways to create and share immersive content. RT3D engines have emerged as one of the most valuable tools for designing immersive AR/MR/VR experiences.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

Having haptic sensation on the palm is very important to increase the sense of presence when you are holding a tool in your hand. This little peridot in my house was very cute, but unluckily the experience is still in very early stages so there are not many possible interactions Underworld Overseer is a game inspired by Dungeon Keeper.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here are some of the VR vendors making waves in the industry as of 2024: RealWear Meta Apple Goertek Pimax Pico HP HTC Vive Samsung Varjo Lenovo Valve Index Vrgineers RealWear Exploring various aspects of the immersive technology landscape, RealWear produces sensors, apps, and hardware for the XR space.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Carmack is a computer programmer best known for his work on the Quake , Doom , and Wolfenstein video games. VR Game of the Year. VR Game of the Year went to A Fisherman’s Tale by Innerspace and ARTE France. The Sony game was nominated for four DICE Awards this year, but failed to take home any of them.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2022

As XR technologies become more accessible for companies and consumers alike, the demand for immersive hand and eye tracking solutions is growing. With tracking technologies, companies can build more immersive experiences for XR users. With the Vive Pro Eye, users can tap into new levels of immersion, with ultra-precise eye monitoring.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 26, 2021

95% of the content is about the vision of the future “metaverse” in which we all are always in XR , we work, we connect with other people physically distant away, we attend events, we play multiplayer games, etc… all in XR. Luckily there is 5% of information there that I’ve actually found interesting. I mean, we all already knew this, Mark.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Zoom calls, as opposed to actual immersive virtual environments with three Dimensional elements and interactive engagement. AR augments the real world in front of you whereas VR creates completely immersive virtual environments. The All-Encompassing Extended Reality! AR is 25% virtual and 75% real while VR is 75% virtual and 25% real.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

PSVR 2, Apple XR visor) and games, will be fundamental to understand its evolution and its potential. But it is for sure a feature that will enable not only more immersive social VR interactions (which I guess are the main goal for Meta), but also new kinds of VR experiences. Emerge is a new XR haptic device. See you there.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

This week in XR has seen the launch of the first standalone MR headset, plus a lot of interesting news and articles about immersive realities. It is being very useful to let indie distribute little games and innovative experiences (like the ones employing hands tracking ) to Quest users. Sony closes its game studio in Manchester.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

Zuck has also had a chat with Jesse Schell, the CEO of Schell Games, and has provided an exclusive interview to Protocol. Weirdly enough, most of the demos he showed were games. Another cool announcement has been the one of Immersive View for Google Maps. VR developers makes crazy experiment with a bike.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 20, 2020

You have motion simulators for racing games, and it's not all fun and games, but man, you must have a pretty cool office. And gaming technologies, so couldn't have picked a better spot. So Talon Simulations specializes in dynamic and immersive experiences for entertainment centers and training institutes. It's a big hub.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 20, 2020

You have motion simulators for racing games, and it's not all fun and games, but man, you must have a pretty cool office. And gaming technologies, so couldn't have picked a better spot. So Talon Simulations specializes in dynamic and immersive experiences for entertainment centers and training institutes. It's a big hub.

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HaptX

DECEMBER 20, 2018

This new industrial-grade system offers the most realistic haptics experience to date. It marks the first commercial availability of our industry-leading microfluidic haptic technology platform. VR immerses itself into pop culture. The software that powers our haptics. Fortunately, we had an answer.

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ARVR

JUNE 17, 2021

Software development engines like Unity and Unreal are becoming more elaborate , there are myriads of SDK libraries, countless knowledge exchange communities and free-for-use collaboration tools. These insights can help achieve VR experiences with life-like levels of immersion and realism. And here is why. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 20, 2020

You have motion simulators for racing games, and it's not all fun and games, but man, you must have a pretty cool office. And gaming technologies, so couldn't have picked a better spot. So Talon Simulations specializes in dynamic and immersive experiences for entertainment centers and training institutes. It's a big hub.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2017

Out of 11 companies, there are 3 VR/AR-related: Ambidio (immersive sound), Epic Games (creator of Unreal Engine and several VR titles), and The VOID (fully immersive location-based VR entertainment—they did the Ghostbusters activation in Times Square in NY). JUMP INTO THIS HAPTIC SUIT AND FEEL ALL THE FEELS.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Image by MegaDodo Simulation Games). Some of its features are: 2,160 × 2,160 resolution per eye 90Hz framerate 4-cameras inside-out tracking (like the Quest) Touch-like controllers with Knuckles-like finger-sensing Face tracking Hips tracking (for better orientation in games) Integration with SteamVR games Wireless add-on.

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Peter Graham

AUGUST 4, 2019

Senior Rendering Unreal Programmer. Lead Game Designer. Haptics Research Engineer. If you are an employer looking for someone to fill an immersive technology related role – regardless of the industry – don’t forget you can send us the lowdown on the position and we’ll be sure to feature it in that following week’s feature.

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Hypergrid Business

JULY 7, 2017

Huge Immersive Virtual Environment (HIVE) of Miami University is a 1,000 square meters virtual reality environment, and is used for the university’s research work such as spatial cognition and medical training simulations in nursing programs. Academic research application. The university is now using Unity heavily.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Woojer, the company behind the haptic belt Strap , launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this week for a new haptic vest, dubbed Ryg. The post Haptic Vest ‘Ryg’ Launches on Kickstarter, Fully Funded in 3 Hours appeared first on Road to VR. You can check out the Kickstarter campaign here.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 5, 2017

The first time I tried a Tactical Haptics virtual reality controller was at GDC 2016. The idea of believable haptics in VR seemed like something we wouldn’t be getting for a long time. Impressive VR haptics are already on their way and could be in your living room in 2018. I wasn’t expecting much.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

At GDC 2017 LG showcased a virtual reality headset that was SteamVR compatible: it was a game-changing moment since for the first time a new non-Vive headset would have been compatible with SteamVR tracking and ecosystem. Oculus is going to found big games. Robo Recall is still the best game for VR currently released (Image by Oculus).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 31, 2021

Image by Epic Games). Unreal Engine 5 gets released in Early Access. After a lot of teasing of its upcoming fantastic features, Unreal Engine 5 is finally available for download. In an interview with Kotaku, Half-Life Alyx developers have discussed the use and the representation of the hands inside the game.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Pico is also going to have its first exclusive title: Just Dance VR, a popular game good for all ages. And it’s not over on the content side: they are going to launch the Pico Video app with 600+ videos on day 1 , and are partnering to have immersive concerts with Wave. Pico Worlds will be the official social VR application.

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