Road to VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Exploring the concept of ‘haptic shape illusion’, the controllers have data-driven, precise mass properties, aiming to simulate the same feeling in the hand as the larger objects on which they are based. Simulating the feel of real objects is a fundamental haptics challenge in VR.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

And while there’s certainly a thick layer of objective terribleness slathered on top of Mosh Pit Simulator, after playing around with the physics-based sandbox I’ve come to admire the terribleness of it all in recognition that it isn’t so much a game as it is a window into the mad inner world of its creator.

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VRScout

MAY 15, 2021

Researchers based out of Taiwan’s National Taiwan University and National Chengchi University are working on a one-of-a-kind controller that uses VR technology and faux fur to simulate the sensation of snuggling a digital feline, resulting in what could easily be considered the strangest haptic device currently in development.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2021

The result is a hyper-realistic simulation that allows students to develop the muscle memory needed to properly operate on human patients. It is also here students and their instructors can breakdown their performance on past simulations. According to Vincent, the VR space is capable of supporting up to 70 users at one time.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

For an extra sense of immersion, the headset also features a vibration feedback system capable of simulating everything from gunshots and footsteps to a variety of other environmental noises. 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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VRScout

JANUARY 3, 2021

Despite the considerable advances in immersive technology these past few years, simulating physical locomotion in a virtual environment remains one of the most difficult aspects of developing interactive VR content. This German lower-body exosuit aims to revolutionize man-machine interfaces.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Senso is a new virtual reality glove input device that offers per-finger haptic feedback and the ability to simulate differences in temperature – all tracked via a camera-less IMU-based system. The post Senso is a VR Input Glove With Per-finger Haptics and Simulated Temperature appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Referred to as V-DxM, the virtual simulation training on clinical decision making platform, is centered around highly-realistic virtual patients capable of simulating various symptoms. This includes coughing, stomach aches, headaches, fevers, and other pains and aches.

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VRScout

APRIL 20, 2022

The first-person VR football simulator will be available this fall. is releasing the first-ever NFL-licensed VR simulation game title that will have you taking snaps and making lightning-fast decisions to win the game. Get ready for the NFL in VR! The Madden -style game will have you playing from the perspective of the QB.

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VRScout

JULY 18, 2021

Titles like Kingspray Graffiti VR and SculptVR allow you to try your hand at more unique forms of modern art, while more recent experiences, such as Painting VR on Oculus Quest, offer hyper-realistic simulations of more widely-accepted genres. You can even upload your own custom images to reference while you paint.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Like all modern VR headsets, Vive Focus 3’s room-positioning system wasn’t built with the microgravity of space in mind, however the company settled on a solution that’s sometimes used in the world of location-based entertainment, such as roller coasters and flight simulators.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2021

Haptic feedback specialists SenseGlove this week unveiled the SenseGlove Nova, the latest iteration of its force-feedback exoskeleton capable of simulating everything from shapes and impact to stiffness and resistance in VR. CES 2021 continues to deliver with the reveal of SenseGlove’s motion tracking haptic gloves.

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ARVR

AUGUST 10, 2022

TL;DR The term Metaverse refers to an app or website, that allows people to interact with each other through the use of the internet and Extended Reality (XR) technology. XR refers to Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR). In this post, I’ll help explain what this new buzzword is and what it means.

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VRScout

MARCH 22, 2021

Broken up into seven physics-driven levels, you’ll need to use all your brainpower to properly audit the sarcastic AI, affectionately referred to as “Webby,” as you participate in a series of increasingly difficult tests that will test you physically as well as psychologically. “The biases of society are everywhere.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Available to try for free on iOS and Android devices (in-app purchases included), the appropriately named app uses a combination of augmented reality technology and a form of psychological treatment referred to as exposure therapy by exposing those suffering from arachnophobia to their greatest fear in a simulated environment.

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ARPost

AUGUST 15, 2022

“At Epic, we’re committed to building the most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool, freeing up digital creators to leverage Unreal Engine’s capabilities as part of their existing content creation pipeline,” said Sébastien Lozé, Unreal Engine Simulations Business Director at Epic Games, in a post.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2023

You don’t need a degree in “Perigenetics” The next-gen pet simulation game tasks you with caring for virtual creatures referred to as “Peridots,” or “Dots.” It’s a fun and engaging animation, especially under the right environmental conditions.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Chase the ever-elusive snitch, cast various spells, and discover magical creatures in this fan-made broomstick flying simulator. The developer, a one-man team referred to as Team Eldritch, took its time crafting a painstaking recreation of the Hogwarts campus based on the original movie blueprints, and the results speak for themselves.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Referred to as “X Pods,” the all-in-one setups each include an HTC Vive headset supported by a healthy catalogue of VR games via SpringboardVR management software; all of which neatly presented within an 8×8 chrome-polished “VR cube” lit with futuristic LEDs.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In this case, rather than referring to an out-of-control alien conflict or an unfortunate phasing situation or worse, it’s got something to do with.the U.S.S. This week’s Lower Decks episode has a title that could apply to any of the episodes so far: “Crisis Point.” Cerritos ’ holodeck, as this exclusive clip reveals. Read more.

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ARPost

JUNE 22, 2022

unlocks new capabilities that enable developers to create sophisticated, intuitive, and realistic simulations with real-world applications. By merging real-world geospatial data into a robust game engine, developers can create hyperrealistic simulations and fully immersive experiences. With ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity version 1.0,

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VRScout

JULY 1, 2021

In addition to showcasing the XR-1 prototype device, Roscosmos revealed the next generation of its VR hardware coming later this year, the Roscosmos XR-2, otherwise referred to as “Sokol-1.” Image Credit: Roscosmos. Origin – the entire hardware and software complex will be developed in Russia. Image Credit: Roscosmos.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Zhang didn’t have a Vision Pro headset to test it out, so the programmer enlisted others to try out what was originally only tested in the visionOS simulator provided by Apple to developers.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I used to refer to this list each time I came across a term, but didn’t remember what it meant exactly. refers to any 3D model. refers to the accumulation of potential motion tracking error. understanding the real world environment by detecting feature points and planes and using them as reference points to map the environment.

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Doc-Ok

DECEMBER 9, 2019

There is one caveat: when looking at a flat monitor, the resolution of the displayed image increases away from the monitor’s center, while in a VR headset, the resolution generally decreases away from the center direction (see this article for reference). Simulation Procedure. Here’s what you need to do: Step 1.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The graphic’s headline ‘Go with the Flow’ may hold a more concrete clue, as a new HTC trademark for a product called ‘VIVE FLOW’ was filed on August 26th, 2021, which refers to a “[h]ead mounted display for computer simulated reality, namely virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.”

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Referred to as the OtoTech from Otolith Labs, the prototype device is a highly accurate bone conduction transducer that sits behind the users ear via a light headband. This, in turn, blocks the root cause of motion sickness. OtoTech works by emitting a consistent series of “noninformative stimuli” to the vestibular system.

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VRScout

MARCH 13, 2019

HaptX VR gloves bring a new level of detail to FundamentalVR’s ‘surgeon simulator.’. We are delighted to be working with Fundamental Surgery as our first medical partner to demonstrate how HaptX Gloves can make surgical simulations more immersive and effective.”. HaptX is on a roll lately. Image Credit: Fundamental Surgery / HaptX.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The Cassiopeia A simulation is available in multiple iterations, from a “VR cave” featuring 3D visuals projected onto the floor and walls, to a more conventional Oculus Rift VR experience. Roughly 15 to 20 times the total mass of the sun, the 400-year-old dead star was first rendered in 3-D by NASA using optical and X-ray data. .

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VRScout

JUNE 28, 2019

as well as two new motion controllers—previously referred to as the “Knuckles”—which can track a users fingers as well as the force of their grip, allowing for more detailed interactions with virtual objects and environments. Job Simulator. Vacation Simulator. Tilt Brush. Space Pirate Trainer. PokerStars VR.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Always see chart date for context, and refer to newer projections if applicable. This comes after VR training has mostly been used in verticals such as medicine (surgical simulations) and retail (see Walmart’s program ). Confidence Boost. VR adoption in finance is playing out in a few ways. Source: Flow Immersive.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Brought to us by developer Toii Games, Urban Legend Hunters is an AR-based simulated social media experience set in modern day Taiwan. The story goes like this: about a year ago, a collection of supernatural entities referred to as “urban legends” made their appearance on the tropical, volcanic island.

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ARVR

MAY 6, 2021

Part 2: Flight In the last post , I covered the creation of the monarch butterfly avatar that players will embody in this VR game/simulation. It’s really just for testing and reference at this point. This means that there is a good chance it could cause simulator sickness in certain sensitive players. Becoming a Butterfly?—?Part

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Upload VR

JUNE 21, 2023

In the meantime, the SDK accompanies the release of a new simulation tool in Xcode to preview and prepare content for the upcoming headset. Developers can also interact with their apps in the new visionOS simulator to explore and test various room layouts and lighting conditions," a press release from Apple explains.

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VRScout

JULY 9, 2018

The French study bears the appropriate acronym GRASP: Gravitational References for Sensimotor Performance. Gerst participates in the experiments using a modified Oculus Rift headset aboard the space station to experience virtually simulated tasks like objects floating by for him to grab without gravity.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2019

According to an article published last week to the journal of Soft Robotics , scientists based out of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, have developed a skin-like material that, when worn over a users’ body, simulates a far more realistic sense of touch than that of current haptic feedback technologies.

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