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Triton Project is an affordable DIY AR headset

The Ghost Howls

Triton works with Leap Motion (now Ultra Leap) hands tracking. Originally I was going to make a standalone device which hooked everything up to a Nvidia Jetson Nano that could be worn on your belt (think Magic Leap One). The optical architecture of Triton glasses (Image by Graham Atlee).

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Immersive Architecture is the event all architects were waiting for

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In a week here in Italy will start a very interesting VR-related event called Immersive Architecture. The name is self-explanatory, but since I like to write a lot of unnecessary sentences, I’ll tell you that it is an event focused on the applications of AR and VR in architecture, design, rendering and all related sector.

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‘Imagined Landscapes’ VR Watercolor Experience Lets You Paint An Unbuilt Resort

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Kilograph brings Michael Graves’ unrealized architectural designs to life in VR. Architecture is filled with works that speak to people on an impressionistic level. At-home users will need an Oculus Rift/Rift S headset and Leap Motion tracker in order to participate. Image Credit: Kilograph. Image Credit: Kilograph.

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Sony Researchers Unveil Knuckles-style Prototype VR Controller with Full Hand Tracking

Road to VR

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) researchers unveiled a prototype motion controller recently which showcases experimental techniques into full hand tracking using machine learning and capacitive sensors. Like the Index controller, Sony’s prototype features an open-palm design using a wrist strap. “We have introduced 2.5D

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All you need to know on HoloLens 2

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The new HoloLens features: Eye tracking Full hands tracking (a la Leap Motion) Voice commands understanding. As Alex of Leap Motion explained me, using carefully studied sounds and visual feedback when the user touches a virtual object, it is possible to create a sense of fake touch, that can make the experience more realistic.

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Varjo Launches VR-2 Headset with SteamVR Support, Improved ‘Bionic Display’, and Hand-tracking Option

Road to VR

A variation called the VR-2 also offers integrated hand-tracking via Ultraleap (formerly Leap Motion). We’ve been impressed with Varjo’s execution of the novel display architecture, calling the company’s prior headsets a “ breathtaking preview of VR’s future. Use the slider to compare.

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HTC Aims to Create a ‘Mobile OpenVR’ in China with Vive Wave VR Platform

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These accessories could include Leap Motion, VR input gloves, 6DoF controllers and even eye-tracking solutions if manufacturers are so willing, Engadget reports. The company boasts support for multiple CPU architectures, although it’s admittedly optimized for Qualcomm Snapdragon. The stipulation for entry is Android 7.1

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