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Researchers Say Head-mounted Haptics Can Combat Smooth Locomotion Discomfort in VR

Road to VR

Researchers from the National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and Texas A&M University say that haptic feedback delivered to the head right from a VR headset can significantly reduce discomfort related to smooth locomotion in VR. Moving players artificially through large virtual environments isn’t a trivial task.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.03.13): AltspaceVR shuts down, and much more!

The Ghost Howls

Hello everyone from Austin, Texas, where I am attending the SXSW! I’m having fun, listening to interesting talks, meeting new people… basically everything I always do at these events!

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Oculus and Kaleidoscope Announce DevLab VR Art Incubator

VRScout

On October 31, Oculus and Kaleidoscope will kick off DevLab , a new initiative to support independent VR creators by bringing together 28 VR artists from around the world to incubate new work, explore new ideas, and create the next wave of great virtual reality experiences. Balthazar Auxietre. Eliza Mcnitt. Elliot Cole. Milica Zec.

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Exclusive: Visiting ‘Wonderland’ With Trailblazing Startup Playful Corp.

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As of now, Joe may hold the world record for a virtual reality foot race. The world we visited is called Wonderland and it is a container for a variety of experiments in virtual reality software design from Texas-based Playful Corp. Inside VR, it is as if Forrest Gump’s leg braces are flying off.

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Exclusive: Visiting ‘Wonderland’ With Trailblazing Startup Playful Corp.

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

As of now, Joe may hold the world record for a virtual reality foot race. The world we visited is called Wonderland and it is a container for a variety of experiments in virtual reality software design from Texas-based Playful Corp. Inside VR, it is as if Forrest Gump’s leg braces are flying off.

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My experience at SXSW 2022: expect the unexpected

The Ghost Howls

Ten days ago, I revealed to you that I was going to Austin, Texas to attend the SXSW, one of the most important events about creativity and technology in the USA. The event hasn’t been held physically for 2 years because of the coronavirus, and it is finally back in Austin Texas just now. Going SXSW. SXSW Logo (Image by SXSW).

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Top 26 VR/AR Events, Expos and Conferences to Attend in 2018

VeeR VR

& 13-15, 2018 Venue: To be announced South by Southwest is an annual conglomerate of film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States. IEEE Virtual Reality Conference Date: March 18-22, 2018 Venue: Stadthalle Reutlingen, Reutlingen, Germany Check here for pricing.