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Sony Reveals New Lightweight Motion Trackers For VR

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Sony will also release an SDK that will allow you to import your motion capture data into 3D animation programs. Now Sony is back with another game-changing portable, the Mocopi motion capture system. Typically motion capture is something you’d see in a big Hollywood movie. Probably not.

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Sony’s Mocap Device Lets ‘VRChat’ Users Unleash Their Inner Anime Girl

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There are a few body tracking solutions on the market to help you on your quest to finally transform into a dancing anime girl, and Sony is now releasing its own previously Japan-only device in the US. The company hasn’t mentioned any such integration since it initially launched in Japan in January.

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Sword Art Online VR Event Immerses You In The Hit Anime

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In celebration of the event, Sony Music Solutions is hosting a “mini-live performance” on March 6th at 2pm JST that will feature a mixed reality performance by ReoNa brought to life using a combination of motion capture technology and a virtual camera system referred to as “jeannedarc.”

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This VR Treadmill Comes With Its Own Headset & Haptic Vest

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Gates01 also features its own dedicated VR headset, a haptic vest, robotic force feedback, and motion capture gloves, allowing you to experience a sense of touch while in VR. Gates01 will launch simultaneously throughout participating VR venues in Europe, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, North America, and Singapore this October.

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NEWVIEW Awards Announces Its 25 Finalists, Available Free In VR

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The winner of this award will have their work displayed in an exhibition space provided at Sanri Puroland (Japan’s massive Hello Kitty-themed indoor amusement park that attracts over 1.5 23 – Chen’Shun LEE SAKEA – ??? This year will also see the addition of the Sanrio Puroland PRIZE. million visitors per year).

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Apple's ARKit 3 Casts Next-Level Illusions via Meisai AR App

Next Reality AR

One shining example comes via the new Meisai AR Filter app, developed by Japan's Kitasenju Design, which is capable of producing visual illusions that would make Doctor Strange retire from sorcery.

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Sony Hosting an Official ‘Sword Art Online’ Exhibition in VR Through March 10th

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Sony says it’s using motion capture to bring ReoNa virtually into the venue for the performance. Sword Art Online: EX-Chronicle – Online Edition is officially available in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States. Image courtesy Sony.

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