ARPost

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the study, haptic feedback technology was used alongside non-haptic immersive VR training to assess the impact of the former. The goal of the study was to assess the educational impact of integrated haptic feedback in an immersive VR bone drilling simulation.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2021

Facebook today revealed some of its latest research and vision for a wrist-worn input device that the company expects to form the basis of AR and VR interactions and haptics in the future. The group shared a concept video of what it believes will be possible with the technology. ” Always-on Haptics. Contextual AI.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Disclaimer I’m opinionated and loud about Haptics. I'm also host of the Haptics Club and board member of Haptics Industry Forum. Summary: A major upside for the haptics market is locked in the impact of haptics on usages, today unknown. Haptics is hard, everyone says that. No, it is not.

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ARVR

JUNE 28, 2022

Interhaptics Partners with Saarland University around the Haptic Design Challenges in Virtual Reality (VR) Interhaptics and Saarland University ’s HCI Lab and UMTL teams are collaborating to study and better understand the process of designing haptic feedback. Haptic feedback is not standardized, so its design remains a real challenge.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2021

A new experiment shows how haptic vibrations can have a dramatic impact on VR locomotion. Location-based entertainment ups the ante even further, offering dedicated playspaces complete with haptic technology that allow players to physically interact with the in-game world. Group B, on the other hand, saw only their hands and feet.

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VRScout

APRIL 22, 2021

UNCONTAINED features advanced haptics and COVID safety protocols to offer a one-of-a-kind LBVR solution. Select experiences even featured smell and temperature haptics. During gameplay, you’ll experience a wide range of haptic feedback. There’s also a PvP game mode where can can battle against your friends.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2021

As if this magical hotspot wasn’t popular enough already, next month the store is introducing two limited-time Harry Potter -themed location-based VR experiences featuring haptic feedback technology, sensory effects, and unique interactive elements. Image Credit: Warner Bros. HARRY POTTER: CHAOS AT HOGWARTS.

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VRScout

JANUARY 11, 2022

As part of the study, 77 participants were split up into three groups—a control group with no gum, an experimental group chewing peppermint gum, and a second experimental group chewing ginger gum—and immersed in a 15-minute VR helicopter flight. So, how exactly does chewing gum combat VR motion sickness?

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Upload VR

JUNE 30, 2022

AIXR, the group behind the annual VR Awards and other initiatives, this week announced the launch of a new Centre for Immersive Innovation in the UK. Those include a mixed reality capture studio and what a press release describes as “dedicated haptic zones” as well as educational events and training.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 3, 2017

Ultrahaptics , founded in 2013, specializes in a technology that provides haptic feedback without needing to wear or touch any type of gear. Called “mid-air haptics”, it uses ultrasound to project sensations onto users so they feel buttons and objects.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ultraleap, a leading company focused on hand-tracking interfaces, this week announced it has secured a £60 million (~$82 million) Series D investment, with the goal of expanding its hand-tracking and mid-air haptic tech in the XR space and beyond.

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VRScout

MARCH 26, 2021

In addition to limiting bookings and maintaining proper social distancing protocols between visitors, groups will be separated into private rooms and given freshly-sanitized equipment. Moving forward, Sandbox VR states that it will remain committed to providing a COVID-safe environment for its visitors.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The filing stated both models are identical except “additional eye tracking & face tracking function for Pico 4 Pro” Now, a listing with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) reveals additional features of the headset.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2022

This past February, Sony offered us our first look at the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2), a new-and-improved console VR headset boasting a 4K HDR resolution, new sensory features, built-in eye-tracking, redesigned motion controllers, headset-based haptic feedback, and a variety of other game-changing enhancements.

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ARPost

MARCH 19, 2021

The researchers gave the experimental group head-mounted displays for VR meditation. Compared to the control group, they had better sleep quality. That includes sound, sight, smell, taste, and haptic feedback. Poor sleep is a global health concern, affecting all age groups. See Also: The Best VR Meditation Apps to Try.

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Upload VR

APRIL 15, 2024

The OpenXR working group includes all the major companies in the industry, including Meta, Pico, HTC, Valve, Varjo, and Unity - but notably not Apple. Various companies and groups have added extra features on top of the core spec through OpenXR Extensions, and OpenXR 1.1 The OpenXR 1.0 specification was finalized in 2019.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

As new haptic and biometric sensory technologies become more refined, more sophisticated interfaces will begin to emerge. . As new haptic and biometric sensory technologies become more refined, more sophisticated interfaces will begin to emerge. . It’s a risky business, but also an absolute reality. “

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

The ‘Hyperreality Initiative,’ as it’s referred to by Dark Slope, will utilize the new Unreal Engine 5 game engine to deliver high-quality visuals as well as a combination of haptic feedback technology to further immerse contestants in the experience. Image Credit: Dark Slope.

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TechCrunch VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ultrahaptics went on to raise $23 million, begin to interest car companies , and later absorb the much-hyped Leap Motion, which, it turns out, was a match made in heaven, by uniting both hand tracking and mid-air haptics. Also participating were existing shareholders Mayfair Equity Partners and IP Group plc.

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ARPost

MAY 1, 2023

Set in a castle in a fantasy world, VR game Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire sees players come together as a group of explorers. “With each experience we create, our goal is to push ourselves to invent new ways to immerse players in virtual worlds,” he stated in a press release shared with ARPost.

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VRScout

MARCH 28, 2022

Lead by Peabody award-winner and founder of the Emblematic Group, Nonny de la Peña announced the program earlier this month at a private celebration to honor her induction into SXSW’s Hall of Fame. This program begins an opportunity to shift demographics within the immersive technology industry,” says de la Peña.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

To bring a more organic and natural typing experience into VR, a group of researchers from the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zürich , Switzerland have developed a set of wristbands called TapID that—when combined with hand tracking—allows you to “feel” the keys of your virtual keyboard as you type.

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VRScout

MAY 6, 2020

The 360 device offers a whole new level of immersion that goes beyond simple controller haptics. Miller brought together a group of engineers from all over the globe, including former employees at both Lockheed Martin and Tekron. Not only do you have full visual and audio immersion via the VR headset, but physical immersion as well.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2021

Unfortunately, a group of citizens is still trapped inside the city of sin and it’s up to a crew of zombie-killing mercenaries called “Las Vengeance” to save them. To even stand a chance at surviving, however, they’re going to need some help. Be warned, however, as this VR experience is full of big surprises! .

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Its haptic system also provides players with added realism to go along with the large room-scale VR experience. All Sandbox VR experiences are developed by an in-house gaming studio, which tailors the company’s social experiences for groups of up to six users at a time.

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AllThingsVR

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Funding Roundup: Tactical Haptics Raises $2.2M, nDreams Raises $2.5M, Oculus Acquires Computer Vision company Zurich Eye & HTC Unveils a $1.5B Fund 1) Tactical Haptics announced that it raised $2.2M–roughly roughly $1.5M from private investors and $749,000 in a grant from the U.S. Read more on UploadVR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2019

No longer are audiences just watching Hiccup and Toothless take on a group of ruthless poachers, but now, audiences can fly alongside them on their very own dragons as they protect the Isle of Berk. We are excited to introduce audiences to this unprecedented full sensory experience of becoming a dragon rider.”.

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HaptX

MARCH 6, 2018

Edwards, who received her degree in Geography, seems an unlikely candidate to lead the game industry’s largest professional group based solely on her educational focus. She says haptic gloves, like those from HaptX, will be the bridge to make VR useful for an audience beyond gamers. “We Haptic Gloves for Data Visualization. “It

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. The 2021 International Conference on Haptics and Virtual Reality (ICHVR) will focus on theoretical and applied haptics in various VR applications. ICHVR 2021. Where: Budapest, Hungary.

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VRScout

APRIL 30, 2022

Researchers working for Carnegie Melon University’s Future Interfaces Group have developed a new haptic feedback device that utilizes ultrasonic transducers to simulate a realistic sense of touch on your mouth, allowing for more realistic VR experiences. Image Credit: Carnegie Melon University’s Future Interfaces Group.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Developed by Flat2VR modding group member Giovanni ‘Gistix’ Correia, the project is available now through Github and also supports Steam Workshop content. The in-game UI and pause menu are currently broken, while other planned fixes include using Portal 2's own haptic feedback and a reimplementation of 6DoF and roomscale support.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 5, 2022

5. Haptic Feedback. Haptic feedback is an exciting concept in the XR space today. As an accessory for various VR and MR experiences, haptic solutions can allow users to touch and interact with virtual objects as though they’re actually there, in person. 6. The Metaverse.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Key features of HoloPatient Remote according to GIGXR: Remote and/or socially distanced student groups connect with their instructor, who is wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, using their iOS or Android device. Collaborative learning among the group facilitates highly effective learning outcomes.

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ARPost

MARCH 19, 2021

The researchers gave the experimental group head-mounted displays for VR meditation. Compared to the control group, they had better sleep quality. That includes sound, sight, smell, taste, and haptic feedback. Poor sleep is a global health concern, affecting all age groups. See Also: The Best VR Meditation Apps to Try.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The round was financed by a number of South Korea-based companies, and was led by SeAH Group’s investment wing Irongrey with participation from Woori Technology Investment, KNET Venture Fund, Seoul Investment Partners, and Samsung Next. Grant to Build Full-body Haptics for VR & Telepresence Robots. SEE ALSO HaptX Secures $1.5M

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The award for Best Developer Tool was presented by Khronos Group President Neil Trevett to Mixed Reality Toolkit for Unity (MRTK-Unity) by Microsoft. ?. This year, the Auggies ceremony also included a Halftime Show by XR improv group The Technodramatists. Best Developer Tool. Best Enterprise Solution.

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Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2018

From immersive full-room installations, motion simulators and VR arcades, to next-gen haptics, 360-cameras and the hottest product launches across VR/AR/XR, this year’s expo will feature the next generation of transformative technologies and something for everyone to explore. Image courtesy VRLA.

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