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‘Haptic Shape Illusion’ Allows VR Controllers to Simulate Feel of Physically Larger Objects

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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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Reality Scan Vs NVIDIA NeRF – Photogrammetry for Developers

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The Uppsala, Sweden-based firm owns the “world’s largest” photogrammetry asset library and offers an XR content creation suite with its Megascans, Bridge, and Mixer toolkits. Additionally, Quixel assists Epic Games’ ongoing development of Reality Scan.

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This AR X-Ray Could Revolutionize Modern Medicine

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According to Pierre Boulanger, a professor in Alberta’s Department of Computer Science, ProjectDR will soon enter surgical simulation laboratories to test and analyze potential real world application before being implemented into the actual clinics. For more information you can head over to the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science page.

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Varjo, Twinmotion Team Up for AEC Designers

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Notwithstanding AEC design, its Aero head-mounted display (HMD) is widely used for training pilots in flight simulation. Varjo’s cutting-edge device allows the facility to train students regularly at a cheaper cost compared to traditional flight simulators.

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Pico Unveils Neo 2 Standalone Headset with Integrated Eye-tracking

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Tobii, the Sweden-based eye-tracking firm, says its integrated eye-tracking in the Neo 2 Eye allows for both improved graphics and longer battery life thanks to its dynamic foveated rendering, which is said to increase framerates “by up to 66% and reduces shading loads by up to 72%.” Image courtesy Pico Interactive. Neo 2 Specs.

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Oculus & ESL Return For VR League: Season Two

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Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. The competitions are open to 13+ legal residents of the U.S./D.C., Image Credit: Oculus. The post Oculus & ESL Return For VR League: Season Two appeared first on VRScout.

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How VR Video is Being Used to Help Kids Conquer Fear of Swimming

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One fifth of children in Sweden are unable to swim, according to a new initiative launched by the Swedish Swimming Federation, a significant number considering that the country’s beautiful landscape is littered with lakes and bordered by the Baltic sea.

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