Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2020

An update to Oculus developer tools has brought a handful of updates, including support for Quest hand-tracking in Unreal Engine 4. Oculus released controllerless hand-tracking on Oculus Quest as a beta feature back in late 2019.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A video posted by a Vision Pro developer appears to show the current levels of hand-tracking and occlusion performance that Apple’s new headset is capable of. Apple Vision Pro, expected to launch in the next few months , will use hand-tracking as its primary input method.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

After the latest Unite event, Unity has released in Open Beta the tools to develop applications for the Apple Vision Pro. The development packages are usable only by people having Unity Pro or Enterprise, but the documentation is publicly available for everyone to see. PC), it can be built and deployed on all other platforms (e.g.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Now, thanks to a new and improved hand tracking platform developed by Ultraleap, these interactions will become even more improved and realistic. Introducing Ultraleap’s Fifth-Generation Hand Tracking Platform . It is their fifth-generation hand tracking platform, now available for download for Windows OS.

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Road to VR

MARCH 28, 2024

Vision Pro is built entirely around hand-tracking while Quest 3 uses controllers first and foremost, but also supports hand-tracking as an alternate option for some content. But which has better hand-tracking? The core input system combines hands with eyes to control the entire interface.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Meta released an XR UI kit for Unity, which some Quest developers have been requesting for years. But until recently , the only way to build XR apps for Meta's headsets was with a game engine, such as Unity or Unreal, and Meta didn't provide any kind of UI framework for either. Meta has finally released a solution to this.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

brings phone mirroring, mouse & keyboard support, improved hand tracking and passthrough, and a number of other improvements. In Meta Quest, on the other hand, bringing your phone into the headset requires using a USB-C cable and USB capture card. also improves controller-free hand tracking.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 20, 2023

January is a productive month for extended reality (XR) technologies following CES 2023; as February approaches, Meta and Shopify have introduced hand-tracking innovations for their customers, continuing the journey of XR innovation. Meta Debuts Hand-Tracking v2.1 This Thursday, Meta released hand-tracking v2.1

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

I wanted just to experiment with technology, not make a product I’m not going to do a step-by-step tutorial, but if you are a bit experienced with Unity, you can use the info I’m providing you to create something similar yourself. Initialization I launched Unity (I’m using version 2022.3 But how to do that?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meta Platforms unveiled last week the latest iteration of its hand-tracking technologies as a demo for developers, allowing users to explore virtual worlds with their hands rather than physical controllers. Modular systems for adjusting hand-tracking functions such as pose recognition and velocity tracking.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Lynx R-1, the upcoming standalone MR headset, has been delayed to late 2020, but a new update from the company says they’re targeting a lower price and now including Ultraleap hand-tracking. Ultraleap’s hand-tracking is recognized as perhaps the best commercially-available hand-tracking solution.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The latest version of the Oculus Integration for Unity, v23, adds experimental OpenXR support for Quest and Quest 2 application development. OpenXR Support for Oculus Unity Integration. Today Oculus released new development tools which add experimental OpenXR support for Quest and Quest 2 applications built with Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2021

One of the first accessories for AR/VR I had the opportunity to work on is the Leap Motion hands tracking controller : I made some cool experiments and prototypes with it and the Oculus Rift DK2. I’ve made my usual video review of the new UltraLeap Gemini runtime , with some cool in-action shots of me using hands-tracking.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Developers can already access a preview of the development environment for native, Unity, WebXR. It also improves hand tracking in enclosed environments like the ones that you find when you are in travel mode. The only announced content is the G-suite and some games like Demeo or Vacation Simulator, but more is to come.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 24, 2023

This week, Osso VR, an immersive training platform for healthcare professionals, is introducing hand-tracking input options into its leading VR learning platform. The power of training is now in your hands. Hand-Tracking to Rule XR Input? 2024 is the year of body-tracking.

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2020

Oculus Quest hand-tracking turns one apartment into an XR playground. Remember that scene in Minority Report where Tom Cruise’s character cycles through a bunch of important police data by swiping his hands across a massive holographic display? 02 Transform any surface into a giant touch screen.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More info (Anduril to manage the IVAS projectRoad To VR) More info (Anduril to manage the IVAS projectUpload VR) Wonderland Cloud provides specialized hosting for WebXR applications Create Worlds is the company behind the Wonderland Engine, which is a sort of game engine that aims to be the Unity of WebXR development.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I finally managed (with some delay) to find the time to try First Hand, Meta’s opensource demo of the Interaction SDK , which shows how to properly develop hand-tracked applications. First Hand. First Hand Trailer. First Hand is a small application that Meta has developed and released on App Lab.

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VRScout

APRIL 2, 2022

Arkio is a slick collaborative VR tool that lets you create 3D buildings, virtual cityscapes, remodel rooms such as your kitchen or bathroom, review existing 3D models, and create Unity scenes that include triggers and colliders, all in VR with up to 10 other collaborators. . You can also reposition walls or make your ceilings higher.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 20, 2025

Moreover, as the digital training sector moves towards hand-tracking and haptic gloves, the need for controllers and the difficulty of worker VR hardware familiarity will decrease. It also supports XR experiences built on Unity and Unreal Engine SDKs.

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ARPost

APRIL 8, 2020

Tuesday, April 7, saw VIVE’s second weekly developer live stream, “Build for Tomorrow – VIVE Hand Tracking SDK.”. The talk, presented by HTC’s senior developer Dario Laverde, focused on how developers can integrate hand tracking into their applications. Hand Tracking in VR Technology – It’s Come a Long Way.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This week, hand-tracking market leader SpectreXR made various strides in innovating in XR input with various partnerships that aim to elevate immersion for XR training applications and user experiences. Unity itself is a highly accessible graphics engine ready for a range of developers.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

I mean, when hands tracking launched, my social media feed was full of experiments and tests with hands tracking on Quest , there were some crazy ideas like the ones of Daniel Beauchamp that went incredibly viral, we had the fantastic experience Hand Physics Lab released, and so on. Having a grate time.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta's Interaction SDK now supports Unreal Engine, and the Unity version now supports non-Meta headsets. Meta Interaction SDK provides standard common hand interactions and elements that support controllers and hand tracking. 0:00 / 0:07 1× Previously, Meta Interaction SDK was only available for Unity.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 9, 2021

Triton works with Leap Motion (now Ultra Leap) hands tracking. With Pumori.io , I had created 6 Unity apps that demo UI/UX concepts on the Project North Star headset. With Pumori.io , I had created 6 Unity apps that demo UI/UX concepts on the Project North Star headset. I’ve read that the Launcher is in Three.js.

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ARPost

APRIL 13, 2020

We didn’t have to shake the tree very hard to find someone that we were excited to talk to but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to talk with the good folks at Unity. What Is Unity? The name “ Unity ” probably sounds familiar to you. Unity is the platform that makes this world a reality. More Buzz Around Unity.

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Road to VR

MAY 7, 2020

With many of us a stuck at home with some extra time on our hands from not traveling (or getting dressed) it may be an opportune time to learn new skills. The company says the class is open to beginners; Unity experience and an Oculus Quest are both recommended but not required. How to optimize your Unity app for Oculus Quest.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In terms of tracking, the XR-3 features both eye as well as hand-tracking powered by integrated Ultraleap technology. In addition to visuals and tracking Varjo has also introduced several improvements to comfort. The VR-3 also features integrated 6DoF inside-out tracking, removing the need for the SteamVR base stations.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These are the improvements it applied: Changes in prices will start with the next Unity 2023 LTS, so existing applications will not be affected, at least while the use previous Unity versions Unity Personal will still be free (now up to 200K of revenues) and applications made with it will be subject to no fee at all.

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Road to VR

JUNE 26, 2024

for Unity-based apps which support Meta’s Presence Platform capabilities, such as hand tracking, passthrough, spatial anchors, etc. for similar Unreal-based apps will also arrive, with official release of both Unity and Unreal versions coming sometime in Q4 2024.

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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. It will also support Unity 3D engine’s latest version Unity 2020+.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 8, 2023

You will be able to play it with hand tracking. pic.twitter.com/5uGEwGBulq — Nathie (@NathieVR) June 7, 2023 Apple to Support Unity Applications Rec Room is successfully porting over thanks to the service’s native Unity framework. Apple supports Unity applications as part of its software stack.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Unity’s new package lets developers add hand tracking without using headset-specific SDKs. Previously, adding support for controller-free hand tracking on Quest required importing the Oculus Integration. Unity’s Eric Provencher suggests you should also manually update to OpenXR 1.6.0

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Meta added a hand tracking teleportation system to its Interaction SDK. The Interaction SDK is a Unity framework providing high quality common hand interactions for controllers and hand tracking. You can try out Meta’s hand tracking teleportation system in the First Hand demo on App Lab.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 21, 2025

It is a good time to buy VR games More info Some news about content Tunnels , the underground horror exploration game, will arrive on Quest on May 15 The developers behind Real VR Fishing created an early access Fishing Haven on Apple Vision Pro, which makes extensive use of hand tracking The flatscreen version of Among US will launch next month.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2018

Leap Motion builds the leading markerless hand-tracking technology, and today the company revealed a update which they claim brings major improvements “across the board.” ” The upgraded tracking and improved developer tools are available in beta today on Windows , alongside three new demos to try it out for yourself.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

.” The company says its platform will include environmental understanding features such as spatial mapping and meshing, occlusion, plane detection, object and image recognition and tracking, local anchors and persistence, scene understanding, positional tracking and hand tracking.

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