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AWE Day 3: The Most Wholesome Day in the History of XR Technology

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The day included a discussion on how to create a virtual world society from Tom Furness, a discussion on ethical responsibility in the immersive tech industry from Professor Donna Davis, a panel on women in XR, and more. For example, how does someone with Parkinson’s navigate gesture controls? Let’s jump in.

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2021 Mercedes S-Class Will Feature AR Navigation And 3D Eye-Tracking

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German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has never been shy about its love for immersive technology. Other futuristic additions include the “Hey Mercedes” voice-activated assistant, three backseat touchscreens which allow passengers to share media and set destinations, advanced gesture controls, and biometric security.

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ManoMotion Introduces Apple ARKit Hand Gesture Support

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Developers will soon be able to integrate hand gesture control into their projects on the ARKit platform, no extra hardware needed. The industry has seen the release of not one, but two powerful AR platforms , support from a wide variety of developers, and some of the coolest immersive experiences of the year.

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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

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What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? An Introduction Virtual reality creates an end-to-end mechanism that replaces our natural “real-world” environment with an immersive simulation. Some solutions even use accessories to deepen the immersion, such as haptic feedback systems and spatial audio.

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Inside ‘Avengers: Damage Control’, The VOID’s Newest Immersive Experience

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The VOID’s latest immersive experience, Avengers: Damage Control is available now. Noah, a veteran public media reporter and producer, is the founder and publisher of No Proscenium , which covers all forms of immersive art and entertainment. We got a look inside and found a great example of what a VR attraction should be.

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Dedicated AR and VR Accessories Manufacturers

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However, there are some great AR and VR accessories out there that can make an XR experience more immersive, more practical, or better suited to a specific task. The company also makes haptic gloves for adding an extra layer of immersion to VR experiences. Etee can be used in VR or AR, or in non-immersive digital projects.

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Banishing Your Nightmares with VR

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New research shows how immersive technology can help patients treat recurring nightmare syndrome. Patients who reported having frequent nightmares were able to modify the visuals they found threatening using an Oculus headset and joysticks with gesture controls to make them less scary Click To Tweet.