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3D Printing In AR Using A Robotic Assistant

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The interactive fabrication system combines AR CAD editing with precise robotic control. In the video provided, Huaishu wears an Oculus Rift headset outfitted with an Ovrvision stereo camera as he designs a 3D model of a teapot in a 3D space using a pair of slightly-altered Oculus Touch controllers. Image Credit: Huaishu Peng.

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VirZOOM Partners With AMD to Bring VR Fitness Bikes to Locations Across the Globe

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VirZOOM , makers of VR arcade exercise games and the VirZOOM Bike Controller, recently announced a partnership with AMD that promises to provide the graphical horsepower to drive VirZOOM experiences in gyms and arcades, bringing their collection of VR games to gym-quality upright and recumbent bikes around the world. image courtesy VirZOOM.

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VRChat, Rec Room, Vacation Simulator Confirmed For Oculus Quest

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With PAX East set to kick-off tomorrow in Boston, Massachusetts, Oculus appears to be taking advantage of the calm before the storm and teasing a brand new selection of Oculus Quest games players can expect at launch sometime this spring. QuestCountdown pic.twitter.com/xbG86HGHkD. — Oculus Gaming (@OculusGaming) March 27, 2019.

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Lowe’s Unveils VR Clinic For DIY Home Improvement

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Once users put on the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headset depending on the location, they are instantly transported into a realistic work environment that features haptic feedback on the controllers for maximum immersion.

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VR Therapies Calls for Urgent Support after Christmas Day Burglary

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The criminals stole Meta Quest, Pico, and HTC VIVE headsets, tablets, smartphones, controllers, and other devices. Rocket VR Health Boston-based Rocket VR Health also struck a major deal with the Massachusetts General Hospital for a cutting-edge virtual reality therapy platform for patients.

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On the Hunt for VR’s Killer App with Sony’s Head of PlayStation Magic Lab, Richard Marks

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He helped create the EyeToy and PlayStation Eye cameras, as well as the PlayStation Move controller. He received a Bachelor of Science in avionics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a doctorate in the field of underwater robotics from Stanford University.

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How Do Virtual Reality Healthcare Clinics Work?

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For example, the industry relies on the following technology components: VR hardware – Medical practitioners and patients can use VR headsets, controllers, trackers, and other hardware solutions to interface with real and immersive environments. This can include use cases such as surgery practise, pain management, or rehabilitation.