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Developing Better Haptics With Interhaptics

ARPost

When you think about “haptics,” particularly in the sense of extended reality , you probably think about hardware and wearables that let you interact with and feel your environment. Haptics require hardware but they also require software. If you want to provide haptics in your application, you have to code for haptics. “If

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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Some solutions even use accessories to deepen the immersion, such as haptic feedback systems and spatial audio. There are no advanced “spatial computing” features like sensors or gesture controls. Instead, you use controllers to interact with a digital landscape. Driving simulators are perhaps the best example of this.

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Oculus Touch Review: The World’s Best VR Controller

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The Rift’s biggest competitor, the HTC Vive, was able to enjoy the better part of a year as the only PC-powered VR system to boast hand-tracked controllers. This unseen narrator will guide you through the unique buttons, analog sticks, and gesture controls on each device. And it does so with style and personality.