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. OctoXR is a tool that allows XR developers to create hand-tracking-ready immersive applications.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

One of the most important aspects of truly immersive VR is the ability to use motion controls to interact with the virtual environment. So if you’re a developer looking to get in on all this virtual typing action, fill out an application. Better hurry though, as the deadline is November 16th.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 5, 2022

The popularity of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) is rising as the industry delivers more immersive content and develops uses cases. As it grows, the need for a seamless experience drives the demand for better connectivity between devices, producing numerous wearable products that can aid in immersive experiences.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered, “How does virtual reality work?” What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? In recent years, the “virtual reality” world has evolved drastically. Some solutions even use accessories to deepen the immersion, such as haptic feedback systems and spatial audio.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2022

At the Augmented World Expo (AWE 2022) last week, extended reality (XR) human-machine interface (HCI) technology developers TG0 showcased its button-free virtual reality (VR) controllers designed for immersive gaming and Metaverse experiences. Other firms such as HaptX create gloves to recreate user movements in immersive environments.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2019

Director Jon Favreau ditches physical sets in favor of 360-degree virtual environments. Director Jon Favreau and his team immersed within their virtual set. // Image Credit: Wired. Arriving in theatres July 19th , Disney’s photorealistic CGI Lion King remake is the product of multiple cutting edge technologies.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2020

Companies such as Fable , HTC, and Oculus have each walked away as winners for their groundbreaking hardware, alongside genre-defying titles such as War Remains , Tilt Brush and ImmersiCare. The popular VR social platform will serve as home to this years festivities amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Think of it as cosplay in VR.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2020

Naturally, this type of artificial locomotion has proven especially popular within the immersive technology sector, allowing VR users to physically traverse virtual environments with complete freedom-of-movement regardless of the size of their play space.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Dubai’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) began including virtual and real assistants on its metaverse healthcare portal.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2021

You can play the entirety of the legendary campaign from start to finish, all from an immersive first-person perspective. In order to move, BrianMp16 uses an omnidirectional treadmill to physically shuffle throughout his virtual environment. Full-game Ocarina of Time VR is here and publicly available today! from virtualreality.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Virtual reality and immersive experiences are ushering in a new era in the world of art. Nevertheless, it’s inching closer to widespread availability and adoption thanks to consumer-grade innovations from Oculus, HTC, and the like. See Also: Spreading the Love of Classical Music Through Virtual Reality. Something Nouveau.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Dubai’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) began including virtual and real assistants on its metaverse healthcare portal.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

As the demand for these immersive experiences continues to grow, a number of leading virtual, augmented, and mixed reality vendors have begun demonstrating their ability to assist retail and ecommerce stores in building next-gen interactions. The extensive documentation and guidance on the Unity platform is excellent for beginners too.

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XROM

OCTOBER 17, 2021

HTC VIVE announced VIVE Flow, a compact, lightweight immersive glasses device that transports its wearers wherever they want or need to be – anytime, anywhere. with apps like TRIPP, or taking a scenic, immersive drive down Route 66 with MyndVR's original series: A Road to Remember. Portability meets power.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2024

The platform’s immersive digital experiences enable new and experienced healthcare professionals to initiate repeatable immersive training scenarios on cadavers – powered by a “comprehensive library” of XR educational materials. However, the value of the Metaverse is clear in healthcare.

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VRScout

MARCH 30, 2020

Whereas some apps, such as Immersed , Glue , and Spatial , offer those with VR headsets the chance to coordinate within virtual co-working environments, SPACES allows VR users to connect with those out-of-headset using a handful of popular video messaging apps.

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VRScout

MARCH 5, 2018

Whole experiences are built around immersing the eyes in headsets to explore virtual environments. We created Canetroller, a haptic cane controller that simulates [assistive] cane interactions, enabling people with visual impairments to navigate a virtual environment by transferring their cane skills into the virtual world.”.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 10, 2016

million Series A investment at the beginning of 2016, followed by a closed beta at the beginning of July, Envelop has now launched as an open beta for anyone to use their HTC Vive or Oculus Rift to turn their Windows computer into a VR desktop environment. After announcing a $5.5

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The immersive training industry faces a double-edged sword of a rapid uptake adoption and conversely, limitations from current hardware and software solutions. . Immersive Learning Patents and Intellectual Properties (IP) . These can drive collaboration and accommodate increasingly connected training facilities and virtual spaces.

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ARVR

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Early Development of Virtual Reality While the concept of the metaverse was first introduced in the literature, the development of virtual reality technologies in the late 20th century laid the foundation for its eventual realization.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Virtual reality is becoming increasingly popular among consumers and businesses. VR creates immersive, simulated experiences for users by placing them in a digital environment. However, virtual reality is still relatively new. Virtual reality provides myriad opportunities for teenagers 13 years or older.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 5, 2022

HTC Vive stands out as one of the market leaders among companies creating XR solutions specifically for the enterprise and business landscape. The headsets created by VIVE are designed to offer immersive collaborative experiences in virtual reality for specialists designing complex projects and showcasing those creations to clients.

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VRScout

JANUARY 24, 2022

The wearer is allowed to take several steps forward before the boots are activated so they can better acclimate to their virtual environment. “As They are immersed in the environment to the point that they are uncertain they are still within the room that they started.”. People ask us, ‘Are [the boots] on?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 21, 2023

Leading immersive technology firm Meta debuted its flagship Quest device in late 2020. Since the device’s launch, the product has become a mainstay in virtual reality (VR) enthusiasts’ homes. and $429.99 for the 128GB and 256GB models. Meanwhile, 2023 marks a wave of change in the eyes of many rival headset vendors.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 30, 2020

(Image courtesy HTC Vive.). Yesterday afternoon, I got a preview of the new HCT Vive Sync virtual meeting platform from HTC Vive, and it’s the best one I’ve seen yet — and I have seen a lot of these platforms. — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) April 30, 2020. Image courtesy HTC Vive.). VIVE Focus Plus.

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VRScout

APRIL 7, 2019

During last nights Saturday Night Live, host Kit Harington lead a prerecorded sketch that shined a humorous on the ridiculous behavior of several AI-powered video game companions in a virtual reality game called Earth War 3. What follows is a series of hilarious over-the-top melodrama set to the backdrop of a catastrophic zombie apocalypse.

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ARPost

JUNE 17, 2019

This immersive technology might not be able to replace all existing forensic techniques. Immersive Reconstructions of Forensic Crime Scenes. Immersive Reconstructions of Forensic Crime Scenes. Immersive technologies like virtual reality have a long way to go before forensic scientists all over the world adopt it.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 26, 2023

The enterprise-optimised platform performs seamlessly on many AR/VR/MR devices from headset vendors such as HTC VIVE, Meta, and Microsoft, allowing firms to leverage XR for a range of use cases, including remote guidance, training, and repair solutions. trade shows and fairs), and employee onboarding.

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Ryan Schultz

MARCH 7, 2024

According to the press release: The organizers of the VR conference IMMERSIVE X, together with Innovation Bridge Europe, are presenting a five-part series of events called “X-HOUR” from March 7th to 11th on the sidelines of SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We talked with The Park Playground CEO Peter Vindevogel, who shared his thoughts on these myths and misconceptions, shedding light on virtual reality technology. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.

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EON Reality

AUGUST 29, 2019

These systems run the gamut from mobile devices and Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and others, to research-specific spaces likes Cave Automatic Virtual Environments (CAVEs). Over 40 million people worldwide have downloaded these applications. For further information, visit www.eonreality.com. ###.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In October, Igloo Vision , a major provider of immersive collaborative spaces, refurbished its demo centre in London to provide five novel immersive spaces for its Hoxton-based showroom. It also leverages technologies such as six Epson EB-PU1007W projectors and Igloo Vision’s Immersive Media Player (IMP III).

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VRScout

JULY 19, 2020

Each 10 minute gaming session is designed to assist you in improving your attention levels and promote mental fitness by engaging you in a multi-sensory virtual environment.

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2019

It’s only day one of the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and already we’ve seen the unveiling of two never-before-seen HTC Vive headsets, as well as new controllers and tracking capabilities for the ultrawide Pimax 8K. Holoride technology turns your everyday commute into a location-based VR theme park.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Thankfully the talented folks over at Vive Studios and developer Heavy Iron Studios are offering users the chance to explore all the most interesting aspects of this remote environment, minus the eight-hour flight and insanity-inducing mosquitos. And what an enticing game it is.

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VRScout

APRIL 28, 2021

In 2017, the company worked with Ubisoft to develop a VR attraction called Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride , which received high praise from both developers as well as players and is now considered a game-changer for the arcade industry. Think of it sort of like a game within a game.

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