ARVR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Interhaptics is a Haptics software company specializing in tools for haptic design and rendering, and hand tracking interactions for digital platforms as Mobile, XR, and consoles. It supports an extensive list of XR controllers, hand tracking systems, and haptic devices. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The level of realism for hand interaction is extremely important in a haptic immersive experience. It blurs the line between virtual and reality to immerse the user even more. The Interaction Builder is an Interhaptics’ low code plugin for 3D engines allowing you to develop realistic hand interactions within 3 clicks.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 12, 2021

For instance, in the box I’ve found a cleaning cloth for an Oculus device… and I don’t think it actually comes with a Microsoft HoloLens! So, Microsoft has made whatever it could to make the limited FOV more acceptable and we have to appreciate that. The headset is very light and balanced (Image by Microsoft).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

Of course, the object must be in the FOV of the cameras of the headset to be tracked, even if HTC says that the tracking can somewhat continue also when this condition is not true (i guess using just IMU data). Haptic technologies were represented at CES very well especially by two companies: OWO and bHaptics. Shiftall MeganeX.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. This allows users to create more advanced spatial experiences for the augmented reality landscape, with hand gesture recognition and spatial audio. With a projected value of $544.6

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TechCrunch VR

JULY 28, 2020

David Parisi is an associate professor at the College of Charleston and author of "Archaeologies of Touch: Interfacing with Haptics from Electricity to Computing.". Enter haptics. While it is difficult to capture the health and growth of the haptics industry with a single number, one estimate puts the global haptics market at US$12.9

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 8, 2024

Innovators like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Varjo have revolutionized the space, showing how flexible, versatile, and powerful mixed reality can be. Specific patterns are emerging as mixed reality surges into the spotlight, promising access to incredible immersive experiences for training, collaboration, and more.

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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. Do you want to discover them with me?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’re already seeing aspects of spatial computing emerge in everything from collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams to smartphones. This allows users to create more advanced spatial experiences for the augmented reality landscape, with hand gesture recognition and spatial audio. With a projected value of $544.6

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2023

Gaming in XR is considerably enhanced by fully immersive experiences and motion controllers, and Apple will probably start feeling the pressure of that demand from gamers and developers alike when it kicks off a consumer headset sometime down the road, causing them to relent (if only just).

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It is the final newsletter of the year, so… see you in 2021, a new year that I hope will be filled with many interesting news about immersive realities! Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Asobo and Microsoft have worked hard for this and on 22nd, the VR patch has been released. Top news of the week. Image by HP).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Innovators in this landscape promise a future where interacting with computers and digital content will feel natural, intuitive, and fully immersive. This is where headsets, haptic feedback tools, cameras, and microphones come in. Some organizations focus heavily on hand tracking.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 9, 2024

However, the success of innovative new headsets, like the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3 , and the Microsoft HoloLens 2, is driving increased adoption of MR. Suddenly, everyone wants to compare mixed reality headsets and embed them into their workflows. The mixed reality solutions market is growing at a CAGR of 44.39%.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2024

There are shields to help improve immersion, but light can leak through from your surroundings. Meta Quest Pro Review: The Controllers As noted in other enterprise-grade headset reviews , controllers can make a big difference to the level of immersion you feel in virtual reality. Meta ultimately scrapped this feature.

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2019

Not too long ago the US Army announced a whopping $479M contract with Microsoft to supply 100,000 modified HoloLens headsets for combat use. Magic Leap Horizons originally developed TRACER as part of the US Army’s Augmented Reality Dismounted Soldier Training (ARDST) project. Featured Image Credit: US Navy Research.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 11, 2022

As the XR landscape continues to grow, accelerating towards an expected value of $300 billion by 2024, immersive technology is evolving at an amazing rate. Increasingly, vendors and innovators are searching for new and improved ways to immerse users in unique experiences, using powerful and disruptive technology.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Immersive technology continues its push towards mainstream appeal. While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector. ENTERPRISE & TRAINING.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Yesterday at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft unveiled HoloLens 2, the company’s next iteration of its enterprise-focused standalone AR headset. Hand-tracking & Interactions. Microsoft’s Julia Schwarz demoing on-stage, Image courtesy Microsoft. The short answer: yes.

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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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The Ghost Howls

MAY 1, 2023

many investors would have run away scared from immersive realities, causing the ruin of many companies in our field. When Microsoft performed the acquisition, Satya Nadella underlined how the acquisition of Activision could also lead to the acquisition of competencies related to metaverse from the gaming company.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

In recent years, companies from virtually every industry have begun to discover just how beneficial immersive technology can be when it comes to improving collaboration and productivity. In fact, immersive headsets are becoming a commonplace investment for brands in the health, manufacturing, and construction sectors.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 23, 2023

In recent years, companies from virtually every industry have begun to discover just how beneficial immersive technology can be when it comes to improving collaboration and productivity. In fact, immersive headsets are becoming a commonplace investment for brands in the health, manufacturing, and construction sectors.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Our brain is very plastic and the BCI could trigger the right parts of the brain so that you feel haptic sensations on 6 fingers if your avatar has 6 fingers. HaptX launches DK2 version of its haptic gloves. UltraLeap launches Gemini hands-tracking runtime. Microsoft announces HoloLens Industrial Edition.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

If not, well, let me make a recap: startup Lynx opened the preorders some months ago about a new standalone headset all focused on having both virtual reality and passthrough augmented reality , and featuring amazing capabilities like eye tracking, hand tracking, a new lens design, and 5G connectivity (through an add-on).

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Here in Part 2, Tomorrow’s Solutions we’ll explore a possible path for education in the future, mixing Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Technologies and several new design paradigms that could change education forever. The Dawn of Immersive Education. What do I mean by Immersive Technologies? Image courtesy ODG.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Demand for immersive experiences is growing in virtually every industry. Already, innovators like Microsoft and Meta have begun leveraging intelligent tools to help users create photo-realistic avatars they can use in virtual environments with VR headsets. Enhanced Sensors and Tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Especially the DualSense is an amazing piece of tech, with very stable IMUs and haptic sensations that increase a lot the “immersion” in the games : they can provide you the sensation of resistance, of textures of materials, of movements. DropLabs EP-01 are shoes that can improve your immersion. All the reviewers are amazed.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2024

Apple’s headset can play 3D videos you’ve recorded either with your headset or iPhone 15 Pro, and they’re very immersive. However, the Quest 3 doesn’t support eye tracking, so you have less control when interacting with content hands-free. Both headsets also support spatial videos.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Vive Flow is a 6DOF headset that works with your Android phone as a 3DOF controller (hands tracking is coming in the future). Or some haptic accessories?). Facebook already had around 10,000 people working on XR and these new hires means doubling the workforce in immersive technologies.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Building AI Alongside XR, Responsibly XR and AI operated in tandem could lead to significant advancements in computing technologies, say many experts in the field from firms like Meta and Microsoft. Based on Llama-2, it will partner with Microsoft and Bing Search for its knowledge pool. and a 512GB model costing $649.99.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For the most part, your digital identity on channels like Microsoft Teams and Zoom is likely to consist of a face and a set of shoulders. However, some companies have implemented hand-tracking to convey arm movements in digital landscapes, too. It’s hard to feel fully present in a space if only your hands and face are visible.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In its upcoming 5-year development plan, there should be measures to favor the growth and the spread of Immersive Realities. Facebook and Microsoft publish two interesting research projects for VR. This week, Facebook and Microsoft have released two interesting works from their R&D department.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 4, 2022

The company has also big plans to make streaming of VR games more immersive for the viewers (so I guess they want to put the viewers INSIDE the streamed game, and this sounds very cool) Nreal, the AR glasses manufacturer, just got $60M in a new funding round lead by Alibaba. I want this advanced haptic glove Funny link. Other news.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 28, 2022

Road To VR reported about Manus VR’s new Quantum Metagloves with very precise hand tracking for enterprise use (cost: $9000). Japanese startup H2L is working on a haptic bracelet. The Japanese startup H2L is working on a bracelet to provide haptic feedback of various kinds to increase immersion in VR worlds.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Side Blockers make it very easy to see your keyboard & mouse in work-focused use cases, but nothing takes me out of immersive VR gaming more than seeing my bright carpet constantly below me. Microsoft chose this approach for HoloLens 2, which Quest Pro actually bears a striking resemblance to.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 11, 2020

Glasses : Weight : 88g Connectivity : USB-C compatible Optics : Combined Lightguide FOV : 52° Maximum resolution: 1080p Environmental Understanding : SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), 6DoF tracking, Plane detection, Image tracking Cameras : two tracking cameras + one RGB.

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