Road to VR

MARCH 23, 2018

Leap Motion , a maker of hand-tracking software and hardware, has been experimenting with exactly that, and is teasing some very interesting results. Leap Motion has shown lots of cool stuff that can be done with their hand-tracking technology, but most of it is seen through the lens of VR.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2018

Leap Motion dreams big with an ambitious new project that could open ‘alternative dimensions of reality, layered over the physical world.’. We can access virtual control panels for our connected IoT devices. In some cases we might want specialist controllers.”. We can pick up a pencil, and use it as a magic wand.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

According to a report from Business Insider , earlier this year Apple was on the verge of acquiring Leap Motion, but the deal fell through days before it was expected to close. Founded in 2010, Leap Motion develops leading optical hand-tracking software. Image courtesy Leap Motion.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2021

One of the first accessories for AR/VR I had the opportunity to work on is the Leap Motion hands tracking controller : I made some cool experiments and prototypes with it and the Oculus Rift DK2. Leap Motion has also been the first important company I have interviewed in this blog.

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VRScout

JUNE 29, 2017

Leap Motion just dropped a major upgrade—Interaction Engine 1.0—to Last year, digital-physical interaction pioneer Leap Motion released an early access beta of Interacton Engine. That is a really profound part of the feeling — of the sense of immersion and presence that has created Leap Motion technology.”.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 11, 2024

When I was at AWE, one of the demos I was the most curious about was the one of Distance Technologies, the company that promises to offer glasses-free augmented reality. Side view of the optical setup, with a horizontal surface and a reclined glass In front of this setup, there was a Leap Motion Controller 2 sensor.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Anyone that has used mobile VR knows that controllers are nice, but unless you can ‘see’ your hands and interact with your surroundings with your hands, the immersion is lost. Now that their technology has been miniaturized, it can be integrated into platforms. I do not hold any equity positions with any companies cited in this column.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 28, 2021

TactGlove is compatible with hand tracking systems like the Meta Quest and Leap Motion. Recently, the company announced TactGlove, its first consumer-friendly haptic gloves designed for use with compatible camera-based hand tracking systems like Meta Quest and Ultraleap’s Leap Motion. Image Credit: bHaptics. “We

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2019

Pimax, the Chinese VR technology company responsible for the first commercially available 4K VR headset, was center-stage at CES this morning presenting the latest production versions of their new Pimax 5K & 8K ultrawide VR headsets alongside their knuckles-style open-palm motion controllers. Image Credit: Pimax VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2021

Ultraleap, the company behind the Leap Motion hand-tracking controller , has released a Developer Preview of its hand-tracking engine Gemini. Antony Vitillo of XR publication Skarred Ghost went hands-on with Gemini using his first-generation Leap Motion tracker.

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Next Reality AR

JUNE 20, 2018

Hand tracking technology company Leap Motion has built a stunningly fluid augmented reality ping-pong game that not only showcases the capabilities of its open source Project North Star augmented reality headset, but also demonstrates how artificial intelligence can elevate immersive experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In my unboxing video, you may see that I’ve found an additional Leap Motion v1 controller + Leap Motion mount for RealMax + USB-C cable for Leap Motion. Thanks to these three buttons, it is possible to handle many of the operations with the Qian even without using the controller.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2017

Qualcomm has debuted an updated version of their VR Headset Reference Design now with Leap Motion’s new 180-degree hand-tracking to bring gesture control to mobile VR headsets. The new headset and Leap Motion tracking module was shown off during last week’s GDC 2017.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2018

While it’s exciting to start seeing 6DOF standalone VR headsets like the Vive Focus and Mirage Solo, both unfortunately include a 3DOF controller which in many cases functions as an immersion barrier compared to a fully 6DOF VR system. 3DOF to 6DOF Controller Upgrade. 3DOF to 6DOF Controller Upgrade.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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VRScout

JULY 21, 2020

Because FingerTrak uses thermal images to track your hand movements, the system is capable of more precise hand tracking when compared to options such as the Leap Motion Controller or the Oculus Quests. The video also shows how FingerTrak gives you the ability to control a robotic hand in real-time.

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Upload VR

MAY 31, 2023

Leap Motion 2 is a $140 accessory that adds ultra high quality hand tracking to PC VR and standalone headsets. The original Leap Motion was a desktop hand tracking accessory launched in 2014 that could be mounted to the front of early modern VR headsets like the Oculus DK2.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! Then he described virtual reality advancements, highlighting the dominant role of China and HTC in this technology.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

Object tracking : Hyperion allows the Leap Motion Controller 2 camera to track AR Markers (also known as fiducial markers) enabling tracking of any object. This technology is still at a prototype stage, and in fact, its field of view is just a ridiculous 11.7 I believe there will be many use cases for this.

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Tech Trends VR

JANUARY 11, 2019

Pimax unveiled prototypes of intuitive controllers and high-resolution, broad Field of View bundles in Las Vegas this week at CES 2019. Pimax over-delivered at CES 2019 with its Leap Motion bundle featuring 8K VR headset with built-in speakers, 200° FOV and optional eye tracking Click To Tweet. to the industry Click To Tweet.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 20, 2018

On the Vive Pro today, the system can understand the position of a user’s hands thanks to a pair of controllers which are tracked with external beacons. This new capability, which HTC demonstrated today at the WCVRI conference, enables hand-tracking without the need of the need of externally tracked controllers.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The addition of Bionic Display technology improves the experience even further with enhanced peripheral vision and color consistency. Being able to see in high fidelity and interact without controllers revolutionizes professional VR,” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of Ultraleap, in the same release. Image Credit: Varjo.

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Road to VR

MAY 10, 2018

For new computing technologies to realize their full potential they need new user interfaces. However, the team at Leap Motion has also investigated more exotic and exciting interface paradigms from arm HUDs and digital wearables, to deployable widgets containing buttons, sliders, and even 3D trackballs and color pickers.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

And not because of the motion sickness , but because something doesn’t work. And that’s ok, it is still a new technology and it has already made big steps forward (I remember all the computer crashes I had at the Oculus DK 2 times!), but sometimes it is still tricky and problematic. I had only to configure my room.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2020

Additionally, a leap motion 3D controller enabled them to interact with it. VR is a young, emerging technology. It let consumers discover Hatton’s banking solutions in a fun and engaging way. High-resolution imagery and low-latency head-tracking brought people into a virtual environment. Source: Widiba.

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Road to VR

JULY 8, 2018

While there’s certainly a range of exciting games and other VR software coming soon to first-generation hardware, it feels like the market is steadily turning its attention toward next-generation technologies, and fostering a renewed sense of excitement and momentum. Leap Motion North Star. Image courtesy Leap Motion.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Playstation Move controllers that were included with the PSVR headset. Oculus Touch controllers were just announced to ship late in 2016. With an emphasis on active experiences and the success of tracked controllers, keyboard and mouse input has become virtually nonexistent. Xbox controller. Steam compatible controller.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Jasper Brekelmans, a Netherlands-based 3D tech artist, has recently released a motion capture tool offering an easy way to record OpenVR tracking data from headsets, motion controllers and Vive Trackers for both Vive and Rift setups.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Finally jumping the hurdle of VR input will eventually require a combination of many different technologies currently in their infancy. Hand-tracking looks likely to play a big part in that future, and Leap Motion is one of a few companies leading the charge in this department. Hopefully, great software will follow suit.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2017

The technology claims to offer the rider genuine interactivity and ‘complete agency’ over the experience, including real-time control of the motion profile. I asked how this might work with multiple people, and the team explained that this depends on how the particular story works.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 3, 2023

On the last day, I tried many interesting technologies, but I selected two for this summary, which are the first two that I’ve tried: the new Leap Motion Controller by Ultraleap and the AR technology by LetinAR. You can see how it is in this picture, where I’ve put my hand for scale.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2017

Combining three discrete technologies, researchers at UC San Diego have created a glove that simulates real-life force in virtual worlds. Just don’t expect the technology to transform you into an overnight Liberace). “By Currently the engineers are working to make the gloves cheaper and less bulky for a consumer audience.

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ARPost

APRIL 4, 2023

AR and VR Content Creation With Integrated Ultraleap Hand Tracking Ultraleap was founded in 2019 when Leap Motion was acquired by Ultrahaptics , and the two companies were rebranded under the new name.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Why should we invent another joystick, gamepad or controller, if we already have, thanks to millions of years of evolution, the most perfect controller for interaction with the environment – hands? Let’s build a web-cam in a vanity dresser and add a remote controller to take a snap, and instantly post it on Instagram.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Circuit Stream , the company he works for, offers a full platform of AR/VR training and learning services to help people master immersive technology. You can select both hands simultaneously—press down the Control or Command key to allow you to select multiple things in the hierarchy. When to Use Controllers and When to Use Hands.

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VRScout

AUGUST 7, 2019

Using an HDMI input, users connect their computer-of-choice to the device, at which point the Looking Glass becomes a second display for your PC; there’s also a USB-C port for controls. Once connected, users can upload a variety of 3D content—from models and animations to volumetric video—at 60FPS without the need of a VR headset.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2024

These days I’m carrying on some experiments with XR and other technologies. Laser Dance is a pretty cool concept, IMHO We could unlock a new type of creativity and enthusiasm in our space, and make the whole technology evolve faster. And recently Leap Motion has become compatible with standalone headsets like Pico ones.

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