Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2018

DigiLens , a developer of transparent waveguide display technology, is creating a reference headset aimed at wide FOV AR with hand-tracking, dubbed AR HUD. While the company is focused on automotive and wearable HUD devices in the near term, it’s also focusing on longer term on enabling AR headsets with more immersive fields of view.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Intel is scrapping plans to launch the Project Alloy headset as an open reference design, citing lack of partner interest. Project Alloy served as a great proof of concept for Intel and the industry – showing what’s possible in a high-performance, immersive and untethered VR experience.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 21, 2018

The benefits of using immersive technologies as teaching tools have been widely documented and extensively discussed, specially in recent years with the rapid development of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed reality hardware and applications. The post Creating Immersive Learning Experiences appeared first on Tech Trends.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By taking advantage of the physical effects caused by a moving vehicle, including sudden changes in speed, Holoride is able to enhance the immersion of VR games and experiences. The post Holoride Officially Launches Immersive In-Car VR Experience appeared first on VRScout. ” Image Credit: Holoride, Universal Pictures.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2020

The first, a 3D hologram of Goodall, can be seen after touring through a replica of the research tent used by Goodall during her time at what was then referred to as the Gombe Stream Game Reserve, aka “Chimpland.” I felt frustration, even despair,” says Jane during the experience. “I I often thought ‘this is where I belong.

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VRScout

AUGUST 6, 2019

Using DreamCraft Attraction’s DreamSet—one of the first and most popular head-mounted display systems designed specifically for VR attractions—Falcon Creative took a unique approach to visitor turn-around that involves preparing riders for their immersive journey while they wait on-line. surround sound mix. .

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2024

View post on imgur.com Much like the open source Unity demo Cryptic Cabinet from Meta and veteran XR studio Magnopus, the Phanto for Unreal Engine reference app includes a number of recommended practices for doing things like content placement using Scene API, immersive mesh collisions with Scene Mesh, air and ground navigation for characters utilizing (..)

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VRScout

JULY 5, 2023

The futuristic structure features 10,000 immersive chairs powered by an infrasound haptic system. recently unveiled Sphere, a “next-generation” entertainment venue packed with an impressive variety of multi-sensory 4D technologies designed to immerse audiences in a number of captivating experiences.

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Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2018

Qualcomm today announced their Snapdragon 845 Virtual Reality Development Kit (VRDK) reference headset will have support for Vive Wave, HTC’s open API which allows a large range of third-party headsets and peripherals access to a common platform.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

It’s a long conversation with dozens of changing topics, so we went ahead and timestamped key discussions regarding immersive technology: [ 00:34 ] – Rogan and Carmack waste no time diving into Oculus’ latest hardware release, the Oculus Quest. Image Credit: Joe Rogan Experience. [ Featured Image Credit: Joe Rogan Experience.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2024

The strings that most likely refer to native support for the MV-HVEC codec include: “Immerse yourself in your favourite memories by uploading videos on the Meta Quest app.” ” “Enable spatial video in your camera settings. ” “Your video is ready!”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 9, 2023

Not only can the right tools help creatives, developers, and talent work more effectively together in distributed landscapes, but they also have the power to enhance the way we interact with movies, events, games, and television shows. Let’s take a closer look at how immersive filmmaking is transforming the entertainment industry.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 17, 2018

Immersive technologies can also significantly increase retention by slowing the brain’s natural tendency to forget – something I recently wrote about here on Tech Trends. Immersive technologies can significantly increase retention by slowing the brain’s natural tendency to forget Click To Tweet. Follow him on Twitter @wtoddmaddox.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Such offerings will include a variety of incredible projects by numerous genre-defying creators, a VR Cinema running a selection of groundbreaking immersive films, and a host of informative panel discussions conducted by some of the most influential figures in the industry. Ah, I have your attention now, don’t I?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2023

Da Vinci Eye is an AR smartphone application for artists, amateurs, and professionals that leverages immersive visualisations to project guides onto real-world surfaces allowing users to trace or copy images. The application also comes with Mural Maker, an immersive solution which allows iOS users to design giant-sized artworks.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Earlier today, The Weather Channel launched a brand new mixed reality segment highlighting the dangers of ‘fire whirls,’ sometimes referred to as ‘fire tornadoes’—depending on the size. Fore more information on The Weather Channel’s Immersive Mixed Reality technology, visit here. Pretty scary, right?

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Voices of VR

AUGUST 27, 2023

The Venice Immersive 2023 edition is set to take place from August 30 to September 9th featuring 43 immersive storytelling projects from 25 countries and 24 works in the Worlds Gallery section. Keep an eye on my @kentbye account on X (Twitter) as I give some of my first impressions of this year's selection. Music: Fatality

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2022

Gates01, as it’s referred to by the company, features a unique open-air design inspired by Steven Speilberg’s 2018 film, Ready Player On e. The result is a futuristic-looking immersive cage aimed at education, entertainment, sports, and work. Credit: Handout.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2017

The Magik Gallery exhibition on May 20 marked a turning point in how the general public and the art establishment will engage with immersive art. In that time, immersive art and art creation tools have found their way into many unexpected pockets of modern life, including late night talk shows. Terra Gallery via [link].

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VRScout

JULY 18, 2021

Sunset Division’s browser-based immersive painting experience lets you craft beautiful works of art in VR, no additional downloads necessary. We’ve seen a number of immersive art apps make their way to VR headsets over the past few years. You can even upload your own custom images to reference while you paint.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Inspired by today’s highly-anticipated landing, Mission to Mars AR —a new smartphone-based augmented reality experience from Poland-based developer Immersion—allows you the chance to conduct your own exploratory mission on the infamous Red Planet using the same tools and vehicles being employed on the actual Mars 2020 mission.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2021

When they’re not assisting production companies in shooting breath-taking 360-degree films, crew members aboard the International Space Station have begun utilizing immersive technology in everything from ship maintenance to scientific research. Image Credit: NASA.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2022

Researchers can take an image and use it as a reference point to create a virtual world, object, or person. Using various reference images, the research team of Thu Nguyen-Phuoc , Feng Liu , and Lei Xiao were able to generate stylized 3D scenes that could be used in a variety of virtual environments.

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VRScout

JUNE 24, 2020

” These repeated actions can easily break player immersion, which is why researchers have begun working on a new system that uses machine learning to deliver more realistic sword fights against less predictable opponents. “But in a VR game, the player input is much harder to process.”

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

And while not without its flaws, Skyrim VR challenges that wisdom by bringing a heaping helping of a different sort of immersion. We spend a lot of time talking in detail about the intersection of game design and immersion when it comes to VR, one aspect of which is agency: your ability as a player to have choice and impact in the world.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system. The company also references a unique wire-based force feedback module capable of simulating resistance, though the information is scarce at the moment.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 9, 2024

Instead, apps should be referred to as "spatial": • Spatial computing: Refer to your app as a spatial computing app. The new App Store submission requirements also instruct developers that they must not refer to Vision Pro generically as a "headset."

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

The ‘Hyperreality Initiative,’ as it’s referred to by Dark Slope, will utilize the new Unreal Engine 5 game engine to deliver high-quality visuals as well as a combination of haptic feedback technology to further immerse contestants in the experience.

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VRScout

MAY 13, 2022

The AirRes Mask, as it’s referred to by the team, is composed of a standard half-face respirator equipped with a sensor and resistance disk. As previously mentioned, the AirRes Mask can also be used to simulate breathing resistance in VR, allowing developers to safely immerse user’s in a variety of harsh environments.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Audio plays a huge part in building truly immersive virtual experiences, so developing a way to realistically simulate the way that sound comes at you from different directions was a priority from the get-go, says HoloLens inventor Alex Kipman. The post Is Sound the Secret Sauce for Making Immersive Experiences?

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ARPost

APRIL 5, 2023

The Metaverse According to XRSI XRSI officially defines the metaverse as follows: “A network of interconnected virtual worlds with the following key characteristics: Presence, Persistence, Immersion, and Interoperability. Which is handy, because presence and immersion are arguably subjective.

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2023

Can immersive technology help address the rising global pilot shortage? Loft Dynamics, previously referred to as VRM Switzerland, has unveiled what the company claims is the “world’s first” VR full-motion helicopter flight simulator qualified for use by an official national aviation regulator.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 23, 2022

Qualcomm’s new reference design is wireless. Qualcomm has released its latest reference design for AR glasses and it features an important new feature. If all the previous reference designs were about smartphone-tethered glasses, this new one is totally wireless. Google launches “Immersive Stream for AR”.

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ARPost

AUGUST 15, 2022

Some of the key features to watch out for in this production release are interactive GIS visualizations, support for multiple layer types, extensive spatial reference support, powerful geometry API and geometry engine, data rendering based on GIS attribute values, geolocation of actors, and no-code or low-code options.

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VRScout

APRIL 20, 2022

You can reference plays by looking at play sheets on your forearm, calling out audibles when you notice holes in the defense, and throwing the ball downfield to an open receiver. The moment you slip it on, you’re fully immersed in the QB experience. The Madden -style game will have you playing from the perspective of the QB.

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VRScout

APRIL 23, 2022

Referred to by event organizers as the Coachellaverse , this incredible digital experience allows fans from all around the world to interact with the festival in a brand new way using a combination of immersive technologies. It’s a virtual adventure that merges art, music, and fashion with immersive technology. .

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AR Insider

JANUARY 21, 2021

As readers of this publication likely know, VR refers to technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment and cut them off from the physical world. AR refers to technologies that enhance users’ perception of reality. Therefore VR and AR terms don’t technically refer to any specific type of device.

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