Road to VR

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Oculus announced today that hand-tracking on Quest is rolling out starting today with basic functionality. A hand-tracking SDK will be made available next week, giving developers the ability to create third-party applications which use the new feature. Enable Oculus Quest Hand-tracking.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

With eye-tracking solutions, software can be designed to effectively render the content users are viewing according to their specific needs, reducing bandwidth use and improving clarity. With hand-tracking capabilities, innovators can remove the need for teams to utilize external controllers and devices when interacting with digital content.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2020

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) researchers unveiled a prototype motion controller recently which showcases experimental techniques into full hand tracking using machine learning and capacitive sensors. For better adaptation for various hand sizes, a method for augmenting or synthesizing the capacitive image needs to be studied.”

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2020

I want to start this year and this decade (that will be pervaded by immersive technologies) with an amazing tutorial about how you can get started with Oculus Quest hands tracking SDK and create in Unity fantastic VR experiences with natural interactions! It is a step by step guide that will make you a hands-tracking-SDK master!

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ARVR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Well, you will be able to create ever more realistic and accurate hand tracking interactions. The Interaction Builder already includes a wide range of interaction primitives that you can use to enhance your hand-tracking projects. We cannot wait to see all your amazing hand-tracking projects created with Interhaptics.

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2017

Founded in 2010, Leap Motion would release its initial product (today called the ‘ Leap Motion Controller ‘) in 2012, a desktop-focused peripheral which offered touchless hand-tracking. However, one place in VR still seems like a potential sweet spot for Leap Motion’s hand-tracking tech: mobile.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 22, 2023

This Monday, hand-tracking and haptics hardware manufacturer Ultraleap partnered with BrightSign to distribute its TouchFree solution across XC5 media players to enhance digital signage communications and marketing opportunities. More on Ultraleap The firm is developing a range of hand-tracking and haptic technology.

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XROM

JUNE 2, 2023

The Leap Motion Controller 2 is the ideal hardware for experiencing Ultraleap’s world-class hand tracking. Hand tracking is a vital component for our customers as it empowers them to interact seamlessly with digital content, enabling faster and more precise manipulation of virtual objects.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 30, 2023

Eye and hand-tracking technology is quickly becoming crucial to the extended reality experience. As we continue our journey into the digital world, here are some main reasons companies investing in XR should consider implementing eye and hand-tracking tools.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking. But, most importantly, now the Quest features hands tracking. If you update the Quest until its latest runtime, you can now activate hands tracking in its experimental features. To start, now the Oculus Link is more stable and it is compatible with some AMD GPUs.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 15, 2022

Over the last couple of years, countless organizations have discovered the benefits of XR for boosting collaboration, inspiring innovation, powering training, and strengthening CX. With eye and hand tracking, it’s possible to immerse users in extended reality experiences like never before, unlocking more convenient interactions.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Coming to Quest VR headsets in late 2022, Fight Back is a free VR app aimed at teaching self-defense via hand tracking. From Céline Tricart and produced by both Tricart and Marie Blondiaux, Fight Back uses storytelling steeped in metaphor to teach self-defense techniques via VR headset hand tracking or optional controller tracking.

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ARVR

JUNE 22, 2021

What should be considered while planning to include haptics in a VR training solution? ? A successful virtual training application requires the user company to be familiar with virtual reality technology and to have successfully delivered proof of concepts validating the ROI. ? What are the key values to adopt a VR training solution?

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Circuit Stream , the company he works for, offers a full platform of AR/VR training and learning services to help people master immersive technology. The article Dejan has written is a big collection of tutorials, suggestions, and tips about developing applications that use hand tracking. That said, have a nice read!

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2023

Is immersive technology the future of interactive sports training? Based on the video provided by PuttView, you can select from a variety of options using HoloLens’ built-in hand-tracking technology. PuttView X is a follow-up to PuttView Indoor , another AR-based training platform offered by the company.

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ARVR

JULY 19, 2021

On Thursday, May 27th, key players from the haptics, hand tracking, and VR training industries gathered to discuss the scaling of haptics in VR training applications. It addressed how a company can leverage haptic technology across all their virtual training scenarios thanks to Interhaptics and Innoactive technologies.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 30, 2022

Eye and hand tracking solutions are emerging as a valuable alternative to old-fashioned control mechanisms. By tracking the natural movement of our eyes and hands, these tools can place us straight in the heart of an immersive experience. Improved hand and eye tracking can bring people closer together, wherever they are.

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2023

Formerly Liteboxer , the company recently expanded its digital fitness platform beyond boxing and total body workouts to include Strength Training. This new game mode utilizes various technologies—from passthrough and hand tracking to mixed reality—to offer a variety of challenging strength-building routines.

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VRScout

JUNE 11, 2020

A high-end HMD perfect for safety-critical training simulations. Low-resolution VR might be fine for games and low interaction immersion, but when you are training for one of the most complicated and dangerous missions mankind has ever faced, every detail matters. We have come a long way. Better, lighter, untethered HMDs: Check.

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VRScout

MARCH 14, 2023

Credit: France Télévisions The experience also features support for hand-tracking, allowing you to interact with various targets naturally without the need for motion controllers.

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Road to VR

JULY 26, 2023

Mixed reality has already carved a niche for itself across various industries worldwide, serving as an invaluable tool to design, build, and train with unmatched efficiency and realism. Hand Tracking and Eye Tracking Hand tracking  allows you to interact in virtual and mixed reality environments without separate controllers.

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VRScout

JANUARY 6, 2022

“We’ve already seen how kinesthetic learning improves focus and attention on learning the task, and VIVE Wrist Trackers makes VR training even more natural and immersive for organizations that want to improve training frequency and throughput per session.”. Image Credit: HTC. Image Credit: HTC.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info (Quest 3 charging dock — Road To VR) More info (Quest 3 charging dock — Upload VR) Pico 4 bets on hand tracking In its latest runtime update, Pico has added many improvements to Pico 4 , like more options for in-game video recording, and the introduction of auto-updates.

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VRScout

JULY 13, 2016

This VR simulation is supporting the future training of medics in the UK Armed Forces. That’s why a team of researchers have designed a VR simulation to help do just that — assist in the training of the UK Armed Forces’ Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) in responding to battlefield incidents while flying high above the ground.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 6, 2023

ARuVR , an award-winning supplier of virtual and augmented reality training solutions, and Apple, a major innovator in the computing space, have both reached new heights with its cutting-edge immersive technologies. Furthermore, the headset will not come with physical hand controllers.

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Cats and VR

JULY 17, 2017

Natural input through full hand tracking is inseparable and fundamental to the future of VR/AR, and Leap Motion is a principal driver of its widespread adoption,” said Michael Buckwald, CEO and Co-founder of Leap Motion. As part of the funding round, Lawrence Unrein, Global Head of J.P.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Increasingly, business leaders from across virtually every industry are discovering the value of XR for training, collaboration, ideation, and development. For instance, the BMW group used RT3D solutions create a combination of AR and VR applications designed to train frontline workers, manage the assembly line and improve quality control.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 22, 2024

Siemans and BILT are developing the 3D Intelligent Instructions solution, which provides immersive and visual training to help individuals entering the workplace or those looking to learn new skills.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Along with human eye-resolution and improved processing speeds, the VR-2 and VR-2 Pro both feature Varjo’s 20/20 Eye Tracker technology, allowing companies and other industry professionals the ability to track a user’s precise eye movements while in-headset. So is the accuracy and low latency of Ultraleap’s hand tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

This could be interesting when paired with XR glasses Apple has removed the functionality of “removing your room ceiling” from Vision Pro There is a video showing hand-tracking performances on Vision Pro: tracking is good, and occlusion is good, but the lag is incredibly high.

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Upload VR

MARCH 14, 2024

Though controllers on Quest use a tractor-beam approach that draws basketballs toward your palm when holding the trigger, Apple Vision Pro's hand tracking requires "grabbing" the ball. We also encountered similar problems with hand tracking on the Quest version.

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2019

The Magic Leap One AR headset enters the US Military training program. A new AR training tool developed by Magic Leap Horizons will use Magic Leap One AR headset to deliver various AR military training scenarios to the US Navy. Image Credit: US Navy Research. Image Credit: US Navy Research. Image Credit: US Navy Research.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This week, Fluid Reality debuted a haptic glove solution, which introduces a range of competitive features to the fledging XR accessories marketplace that sees haptic glove solutions present benefits in healthcare, automation, and training use cases – despite the haptic market appearing somewhat dormant in 2023.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the place of clunky plastic controllers and remotes, we’re seeing the rise of hand and eye tracking solutions, allowing users to move more freely throughout the digital world. XR motion tracking could even be a way for professionals in the athletic and sporting industry to detect issues with form and posture for each athlete.

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Road to VR

JUNE 23, 2022

Vive Flow Business Edition is being pitched as a lightweight device for VR training, distance learning, bringing immersive experiences into the classroom, location-based entertainment, and healthcare and rehabilitation. Vive Flow Controller | Image courtesy HTC.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 23, 2024

This level of immersion is ideal for hard skills and soft skills training, education, entertainment and wellness. This can be particularly useful in applications such as training, education, and remote collaboration, where users can interact with virtual objects in real-world contexts. However, MR has room to grow.

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VRScout

APRIL 2, 2022

The app also uses hand-tracking technology to deliver a VR design experience that feels natural while offering the same tools and features that you would have with your controllers. Arkio lets you use your Meta Quest controllers to grab, pinch, and pull objects throughout your scene.

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