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5K All-In-One VR Headset Comes With Its Own Virtual World

VRScout

Arpara is also launching its own dedicated virtual social platform. Launching this August on arpara VR headsets, arparaland is described by the company as a virtual world where users can customize their own avatars and times, participate in relaxing activities, conduct business, and more. Image Credit: arpara.

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AWE 2022 Day Two: The Floor Opens. Talks on Interoperability, Hardware, and Software

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” Even more was revealed by Jared Ficklin, Chief Creative Technologist at argodesign , who helped develop the Magic Leap 2 hardware. The idea is that it’s a garment, not a piece of hardware. You can’t just have hardware, you can’t just have software, it’s the whole ecosystem that’s necessary,” said Kling.

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Market Map: Generative AI for Virtual Worlds

Building the Metaverse

This article is a guide to the companies building the generative artificial intelligence technology that will lead to these virtual worlds ( games, simulations, metaverse applications). Creators Supported by Generative AI Game development provides a view into how virtual worlds will be supported by generative AI.

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AI will Transform XR Experiences, says Meta’s Head of Hardware Partnerships

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To help Stwart highlight the benefits of Meta’s integration of Qualcomm’s XR/AR chipsets was the Head of Hardware Partnerships at Meta, Jenniffer Hom – a figure who helped bring Meta/Qualcomm devices to market. Meta takes the Snapdragon Summit 2023 Stage. Hom said: Connect was a huge success for us [Meta].

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This Motion Simulator Lets You ‘Walk’ In VR While Sitting IRL

VRScout

SitWalk is a new VR motion simulator from VR hardware and software company Mr. Art Digital Technology that allows you to move naturally throughout the virtual world from a seated position. ” As VR technology advances, hardware integration and input technology has lagged behind. “ “ SitWalk changes that.

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SIGGRAPH 2017: Neurable Lets You Control A Virtual World With Your Mind

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I’ve used my eyes to interact with a virtual world before, but startup Neurable just enhanced that experience by reading my thoughts too. At SIGGRAPH this week the Boston-based startup is showing its modified HTC Vive which include EEG ( Electroencephalography ) sensors along the interior of the headstrap.

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With Kokomo VR meeting software, Canon takes a step away from its hardware roots

TechCrunch VR

Canon has a long and deep history of being a hardware manufacturer. And while the medical industry was booming, Canon as a company needed to rethink its mission and vision: What does an imaging company do in a world where people have a desire to connect, but are unable to leave their homes while a deadly virus rages around the world?