Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The headset was first revealed earlier this year and said to include Snapdragon XR2, eye-tracking, and novel optics. Ultraleap’s hand-tracking is recognized as perhaps the best commercially-available hand-tracking solution. Image courtesy Lynx.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 1, 2025

Tracking Capabilities: Whether its eye tracking, full-face capture, or motion sensors, HTC does it all. Eye tracking is built into certain VIVE headsets for more intuitive user interactions, while add-on accessories like the VIVE Ultimate Tracker or VIVE Full Face Tracker capture precise body or facial movements.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

HTC today announced it’s releasing both facial and eye-tracking units for its Vive Focus 3 standalone VR headset. The company says its new trackers will offer “more natural and immersive VR experiences, new options for enterprises to measure user responses, and even more accessible interaction methods such as gaze control.”

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Facebook already had full control of my Oculus and Facebook accounts, so it had already my XR data. That’s why Avi Bar-Zeev in a tweet on this topic talked about “the illusion of control” of our data : actually, Facebook already had it all. Zuckerberg wrote in a letter some years ago that he wants full control of the XR platform.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 21, 2021

SteamVR Tracking 1.0 2x eye-tracking. None included (supports SteamVR controllers). includes MSRP of Index controllers and 2x SteamVR Tracking base stations. IPD & Eye-tracking. Continue on Page 2: Displays, Audio, Tracking & Controllers ». breakout box (USB-A 3.0,

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Road to VR

MARCH 22, 2018

SEE ALSO Magic Leap Launches Developer SDK, Confirms Eye-tracking, Room-scanning, and More. Magic Leap Specs and ‘Lumin’ SDK details that are known thus far: Head tracking. Eye tracking. Gesture and hand tracking. 6DOF hand controller (Totem) tracking. Room scanning and meshing.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It features a 4nm-based AR processor that’s capable of handling multiple features, such as visual analytics and graphics, and it can also support up to nine cameras that would be used for tracking you and your environment. This isn’t counting the cameras on the new Touch Pro controllers.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Ming-Chi Kuo also notes that lens manufacturer Genius is supplying the sophomore device with six optical modules not found on the original headset, including eye-tracking functions. (3/5). PS VR2 adopts six optical modules (four 720P IR cameras and two eye-tracking cameras). Features include: New orb-shaped controllers.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2018

The improved headset is pitched as an upgrade for current Vive owners, as it works with the original controllers and base stations. It is still not known exactly when the improved controllers and SteamVR 2.0 Magic Leap has launched the SDK for the device’s Lumin OS , with support for Unity and Unreal engines.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

First Contact Entertainment reveals Firewall Ultra is one of the first PSVR 2 games running on Unreal Engine 5. Asked about Early Access Unreal Engine 5 VR development for Firewall Ultra , First Contact detailed the challenges involved: It’s fair to say, it’s uncharted waters.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2016

When the UK-based VR studio, Rewind, asked me if I wanted to come and see a demo of its eye-tracking tech demo for the upcoming FOVE 0 headset, I was intrigued. Project Falcon , as this new demo is called, is an on-rails first-person shooter that uses eye-tracking as an aiming system for noisy machine guns and explosive rockets.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 18, 2023

One of FORCE Technology’s maritime simulations training services for Varjo devices is its Virtual Bridge Simulator, a fully immersive VR training environment that allows seafarers to practice operating a ship’s bridge in a safe and controlled environment. The company’s service can also replicate real-world maritime hazards.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Last week we had a first look at the controllers, while this week we had quite a confusing leak about its product line, which, if confirmed, would show an ambitious plan by the Chinese company. Yes, it is less than the 5% of Unreal, but until yesterday we only paid per seat, not both per seat and per revenue sharing. And this 2.5%

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For instance, the BMW group used RT3D solutions create a combination of AR and VR applications designed to train frontline workers, manage the assembly line and improve quality control. Hand-Eye Tracking. As such, many XR innovators are now investing more heavily in hand and eye tracking.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The demonstration included the now familar Unreal Engine 3 powered citadel area, one which would become the setting for one of the most famous early VR applications of all time, Rift Coaster. The HTC Vive (DK1), SteamVR Controllers and Laser Basestations. We’ve not heard anything of them since.

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Road to VR

MARCH 22, 2018

Qualcomm’s latest reference headset supports Vive Wave, HTC Vive Focus international launch, Oculus talks about their 2018 ecosystem, announces ‘Positional Timewarp’, reveals new Oculus Go details, and Unreal Engine’s real-time ray-tracing demo. Unreal Engine’s real-time ray-tracing live demo.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

High-precision 6DOF tracking, eye tracking, gesture inputs, with dedicated input controllers The SDK will support Unity , with Unreal coming Soon. eye-tracking analysis to see if you have fallen asleep while driving). The official computational unit runs Android. All APIs have a plain C version.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Unfortunately, the only Quest headset to offer eye tracking is the Quest Pro which is now discontinued , but theres a good chance Meta will add eye tracking capabilities to future products. Already, its experimenting with advanced tracking solutions, like EMG wrist bands introduced with the Meta Orion prototype.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 11, 2025

The company also studied how to use the puck to interact with the AR experiences: they have used it as a controller, but also as a device to make a person you are having a call with appear as a hologram, like in Star Wars.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

Mirror Lake includes holographic lenses, reverse passthrough (people can see your eyes when you wear it), varifocal, and eye-tracking in a single very lightweight device. For this Business Edition the company will also supply a 3DOF controller to use with the device. Some others, like Niantic, will probably join soon.

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Upload VR

JUNE 26, 2024

It’s an unreal level of contrast. We look forward to evolving THRASHER along with all these amazing platform updates." 0:00 / 1:11 1× "Thrasher has some very dark moments and the OLED screen makes the blacks feel totally black," added co-founder Brian Gibson, over email. We'll have more soon.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

There is no face or eye tracking. But the thing that surprised me the most in Gurman’s description is the controllers. Controllers do have not the tracking ring like the ones of Quest 2 and have not onboard cameras like the ones of Quest Pro (I guess they would have been too expensive). There is IPD adjustment.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Previously released on Steam back in April, Whitewater VR was created in Unreal Engine 5 by solo developer Adam Horvath. It's also using foveated rendering via eye tracking and haptic feedback in the Sense controllers. Whitewater VR - Extreme Kayaking Adventure arrives today on PlayStation VR2.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user. The Swedish company has produced a number of eye-tracking solutions, including the Tobii Pro Glasses 3.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user. The Swedish company has produced a number of eye-tracking solutions, including the Tobii Pro Glasses 3.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Plus, VIVE headsets benefit from excellent tracking capabilities, like state-of-the-art eye tracking for foveated rendering. Options like Meta Quest for Business , and the PICO Business device manager are excellent for maintaining control over your technology. Next, consider your options for enterprise device management.

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Upload VR

JULY 9, 2023

A "new proximity base head haptics system" was also mentioned, alongside controller feedback and adaptive trigger support. Combat is being reworked with a new set of weapons, ammo and enemies, which Mighty Eyes claims will allow "players to be more creative with how they solve the various combat situations."

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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Get in on the ground floor with this talk from Martz, who will tell you how to get to grips with the new platform including working with Google VR SDKs for Android, Unity, and Unreal. Applications of Eye Tracking in Virtual Reality. Hand Tracked Controls: Design and Implementation for Serious VR.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Both demos used a Vive Pro, an outdated choice now but it was initially chosen due to the headset's fidelity and eye tracking. Built in Unreal Engine, my initial demo didn't use any specialist equipment beyond the headset and wand controllers, though it was enlightening.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 29, 2022

The MRTK is a set of components with plugins, samples, and documentation designed to help the development of MR applications using gaming engines from either Unreal Engine or Unity, providing two versions of the solution – MRTK-Unity and MRTK for Unreal. Ultraleap Hand Tracking – Ultraleap Leap Motion controller.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The new technology converts the entire M2 vehicle as a controller for the MR system, using cutting-edge immersive solutions from Helsinki’s Varjo Technologies to merge the real and virtual worlds. Over the last couple years, we have gained a lot of experience with them and their Unreal Engine.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MAY 24, 2022

As a result, users have the option to leverage the futuristic headset alongside an equally next-gen haptics-based full-body controller for an ultra-immersive experience. Precise eye-tracking. Eye-tracking data is collected by an integrated eye-tracking system used for debriefing and behaviour analysis.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 24, 2020

That’s lead to motion controllers, eye tracking and hand tracking but full-body tracking has stopped and started due to the complexities of this process. The company also plans to release an Unreal Engine 4 plugin later this year as well as expanding compatibility for more motion capture hardware.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Clearly, this premium headset, set to feature high-quality 4K OLED microdisplays, mixed reality passthrough, and a unique set of controllers, targets a specific market. Like most modern headsets, this device will come with hand and head tracking support, although we’re not sure of eye-tracking will be an option yet.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you're not familiar with it, Godot is a free and open-source alternative to Unity and Unreal. It's technically controlled by the non-profit Godot Foundation, but all development takes place in the open. The Godot engine has recently made significant improvements to its support for VR and mixed reality. As part of the Godot 4.3

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 31, 2023

It maintains all of the critical features of the company’s leading MR device, including phenomenal eye tracking, positional tracking, connectivity, and field of view. What Makes the Focal Edition Different? While many of the features of the Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition overlap with the standard XR-3, there are some bonus extras.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 30, 2023

You would then assume that Firewall Ultra, its follow-up on the much more powerful PSVR 2 with Sense controllers that allow for more immersive VR gameplay, would be a very straight shot. Even if you can adjust to the control quirks, you’ll still likely be dragged down by the litany of bugs in Ultra.

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