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MARCH 8, 2024

Vision Pro doesn’t support motion controllers, however Apple published a new patent last month that describes an Apple Pencil-like device which could point the way for the company’s first Vision Pro-supported controller. Still, how such an XR stylus controller would fit into the existing hardware isn’t clear.

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JULY 22, 2023

A few weeks ago, Ultraleap announced the Leap Motion Controller 2 , the successor of that Leap Motion Controller that got much recognition from makers and research centers. In any case, I appreciated a few features of this mount: The controller snaps in it and then it got stuck.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

The game includes support for hand-tracking, allowing you to manipulate shadows, light, and walls without the need for your Touch motion controllers. Image Credit: Team Panoptes, Beyond Frames Entertainment The post This Upcoming VR Game Lets You Control Shadows appeared first on VRScout. For more information visit teampanoptes.be/silhouette.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Who needs an old-fashioned controller when you have a perfectly good set of arms and legs? AXIS (Active XR Interface System) is a full-body controller that uses a combination of wireless sensors attached to key points on the body to deliver high-quality motion capture. Standard mode uses nine sensors and one primary hub. .

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2024

Vision Pro doesn’t have controllers, but it’s clear Apple will need to support immersive hardware input somehow in the future, if only for the greater precision it might bring to industry professionals. Why are controllers so important in the first place?

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2022

XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole published last year on this platform an article detailing Project Caliper , that is his experiments in building fully configurable controllers for SteamVR. The article soon gets viral, and many people would have loved to see these controllers go into production. So what was this new idea then?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The developer leading the push to make PSVR 2 compatible with PC VR games says they’re working on a SteamVR driver that aims to bring unofficial SteamVR support to Vision Pro, controllers and all. Another issue is bringing motion controller support to Vision Pro, which doesn’t support them natively.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2024

Image courtesy Sony The Sony MR headset includes passthrough video, a flip-up visor, and a very unique pair of controllers. One is a pointer-like controller that’s controlled with the index finger while the other is a small ring-like device that’s controlled with the thumb.

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VRScout

AUGUST 18, 2021

Today, the company launched an official Kickstarter campaign for its wireless full-body motion capture technology, allowing you the chance to pick up your own full-body controller without breaking the bank. The post Full Body VR Controller AXIS Launches Kickstarter appeared first on VRScout. Here’s what you need to know.

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VRScout

MARCH 18, 2021

The company also briefly mentioned a new controller which will employ “key features found in the DualSense wireless controller.”. Earlier today, Sony offered us our first look at this next-gen VR controller and the design is interesting, to say the least. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2024

The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is coming up next week, which could give ByteDance’s XR subsidiary Pico Interactive a perfect opportunity to showcase what, according to a recent trademark and leaked controller model, could be its next standalone VR headset.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2021

Everyone’s favorite Viking simulator can now be played in VR with support for VR motion controls, including Oculus Touch and Valve Index. Available now via Nexusmods, this latest update adds full VRIK support, including individual finger movements depending on the controller. Harvesting wood in order to build a cabin?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While most Quest 3 accessories work with Quest 3S, Meta also announced two new model-exclusive facial interfaces that may turn some heads, and a new controller charging dock too. They do however share the same Touch Plus controller, which can be docked (hence the new accessory), supporting both Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Evidence suggests Valve's next VR controller could include a D-pad and bumpers to act as a gamepad together too. Valve Patents New VR Controller With Quest-Like Tracking Ring A Valve patent may reveal the controller for its in-development VR headset. Index has now been on the market for well over three years.

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VRScout

JULY 2, 2020

Imagine walking into your local convenience store only to find the usual checkout person had been replaced by a remote-controlled robot operated in VR by a human being located hundreds of miles away. The post Japanese Convenience Stores To Begin Employing VR-Controlled Robots appeared first on VRScout. Science-fiction, right?

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VRScout

JULY 3, 2021

Digital artist and animator Chris Bradley has loved driving remote control cars since she was a kid. Of course, you can’t control an RC car without an RC car controller. When you purchase one of Bradley’s RC cars, you’ll also receive an RC controller to navigate your virtual whip. Feature Image Credit: @taterthefurry.

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VRScout

MARCH 16, 2022

Earlier today, Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a new suite of parental supervision tools that will offer parents and legal guardians greater control over their kids’ in-headset experience by allowing them to block certain content and monitor their activity across the platform. Image Credit: Meta.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Reddit user Samulia, that is used to analyze the Quest firmware (and made some “predictions” about the Quest 2 Pro), has found in the Quest runtime some videos that depict a new headset with new controllers, most probably the upcoming Quest 2 Pro! The post Quest 2 Pro and controllers’ appearance may have been leaked!

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ARPost

AUGUST 10, 2023

The standard Quest 2 controllers just don’t always cut it anymore. YOGES at It Again YOGES specializes in accessories for the Meta Quest 2 headset and Quest 2 controllers. There are also two extra velcro ties to hold the controllers into the adapters – just in case. Not least among them is YOGES.

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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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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Since it doesn’t support dedicated controllers like all VR headsets out there though, it’s leaving many developers essentially stuck and unable to port many of the most popular immersive games to Vision Pro. Why can’t Apple just play nice and just give us some controllers? Want to learn more about Vision Pro?

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MAY 9, 2022

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have demonstrated a practical system for full-body tracking in VR using cameras mounted on the controllers to get a better view of the user’s body. Using a standard Quest 2 headset as the basis for their prototype system, the researchers added two cameras to the controller which face the user.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 7, 2023

The idea is not the one of creating a next-gen XR controller or using hand tracking, but to try to detect the intention of the user from its biosignals. Wisear earbuds Wisear earbuds presentation The first product through which Wisear wants to fulfill its vision is a set of smart earbuds that you can use to control electronic devices.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2022

In most cases, you’ll need to put down the controllers and then lift your headset off your eyes, or just enough to peek under your headset, in order to bring the cup to your mouth. So in the meantime, Bogie Inc’s re-imagined VR controller with a built-in cup holder could be exactly what we need until we do get there. Is it silly?

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Meta’s new Quest Pro headset includes Touch Pro controllers which come with a bevy upgrades, and they’ll work with Quest 2 as well. Touch Pro controllers do away with the tracking ring that’s been present on every Touch controller to date. And I’m sure someone will try attaching them to their feet.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Now the company has announced it’s marketing a Business Edition of Vive Flow alongside an optional controller which should make navigating in-headset a bit easier for first-time users. Vive Flow Controller | Image courtesy HTC.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2021

In preparation for the reveal of its next VR headset, Sony today gave a first look at its next-gen VR controller for use with PS5, something that appears very similar to Oculus’ Touch controller. Sony showed off the new controller today, detailing a few of the most impactful changes coming to its VR ecosystem.

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VRScout

AUGUST 18, 2023

Crytek’s first-person shooter Far Cry can now be played in VR with motion controls thanks to a third-party mod from German developer Holger Frydrych. allows you to play the entire game from start to finish using your motion controllers. The 2004 classic looks better than ever in VR. While still a work in progress, Far Cry VR v0.5

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Road to VR

JULY 4, 2023

If a recent Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman holds true, not only is Apple not planning to release a motion controller for Vision Pro in the future, but it may not even support third-party VR controllers at all. For Apple, that’s where the ‘real’ money presumably lies.

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MAY 16, 2022

Not only that, but the mod features support for motion controls, allowing you to interact with the in-game world in exciting new ways. ” Start a new campaign and press the A button on your control to enter VR mode (click left stick to recenter if necessary). Left 4 Dead 2 is available on PC for $9.99 Image Credit: Valve.

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Charlie Fink

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Blockade Labs, known for Skybox AI, expands its toolkit with Blendbox, a new tool giving users precise, real-time control over 2D generative art with interactive, easy-to-use features.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2022

A new photo of Magic Leap 2 appears to show the device’s controller equipped with cameras for inside-out tracking which would be the first time we’ve seen the approach employed in a commercial XR headset. Diamandis is, as far as we know, the first time we’ve gotten a clear look at the front of the Magic Leap 2 controller.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2022

Announced today during the PlayStation State of Play event, Resident Evil 8: Village has been confirmed for PSVR 2, and signs point to the game being fully playable in PSVR 2 with motion controls. . The post ‘Resident Evil 8: Village’ Coming to PSVR 2 with Motion Controls appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MAY 20, 2024

In a statement to Korea JoongAng Daily , LG says it “continues the XR partnership with Meta forged in February but is controlling its pace.” The post Meta and LG Partnership Reportedly in Question as Korean Tech Giant Now “controlling its pace” appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 25, 2021

Now you can choose to display specific applications instead of your entire desktop, and you can dock window views to your controllers which will persist inside your VR application. Second, any of the virtual desktop views, including individual applications, can be docked to your right or left controller.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Vision Pro isn’t supposed to be able to play SteamVR games, although an independent software developer has been able to modify a popular Wi-Fi streaming app that could open the door to PC VR games like Half-Life: Alyx (2020) on Vision Pro—if it weren’t for the Apple’s strategic omission of tracked motion controllers.

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