Road to VR

JULY 17, 2024

“First up, we’ll be switching to use the OpenXR framework and new input system within Unity, enabling us to target Open Blocks for a much wider range of XR devices. The post Google’s Early VR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ is Getting Revived as Open Source Software appeared first on Road to VR.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

The release also included software updates to the Vision platform and a number of new Rokid-made applications expanding entertainment offerings. New Apps and Software Updates. A number of applications developed by Rokid specifically for Vision 2 were announced at the event, along with system-wide software updates.

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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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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It starts with how you can install Unity and get started with hand tracking development and then proceeds with some suggestions about hands tracking UX. First, let’s start with installing Unity hand-tracking. How to Set Up Hand Tracking in Unity 3D. Let’s start there—let’s download Unity and set it up for hand-tracking.

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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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Upload VR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta's Interaction SDK now supports Unreal Engine, and the Unity version now supports non-Meta headsets. Meta Interaction SDK provides standard common hand interactions and elements that support controllers and hand tracking. 0:00 / 0:07 1× Previously, Meta Interaction SDK was only available for Unity.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

You can now switch to hand-tracking by simply putting down your Touch controllers. software update, revealing a sprinkling of new features and enhancements heading to the standalone VR headset this week. The Oculus Quest just keeps getting better. Yesterday Oculus announced the rollout of their 13.0

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AR Insider

JULY 1, 2020

Learn how industrial giant ABB is using Unity and augmented reality to transform field maintenance procedures into a completely paperless process. Kielar, to walk us through how they used Unity to develop a new digital field operator system. Make it easy to control what the user sees. by Nick Davis. odarczyk and Rafa?

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VRScout

JUNE 5, 2017

Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi took the stage and confirmed that “Valve is bringing SteamVR to Mac.” ” SteamVR will also be joined on Mac systems by the Unreal and Unity video game engines, all tying directly into today’s newly announced Metal 2 video-processing API.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

RGB Haptics is a new Unity-based tool that aims to make it easier for developers to create and implement haptic effects in VR games. Custom waveform editor window, allowing you to design waveforms without ever leaving Unity. Looping haptic playback support, as well as granular controls for the haptics.

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VRScout

JUNE 15, 2021

In order to develop his next-gen homage, Nathan employed the Unity game engine to transform the 2D arcade game into a 3D VR world. Jumping and moving mechanics were relatively simple to develop; Nathan built in a trigger that lets your Mario avatar jump in VR by pushing down on the right thumbstick of your Quest controller.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The glasses themselves are similar to other models in the space or coming soon, though they will also be compatible with PhotonLens controllers and software. Controllers and Command Modes. The “bumper” controllers can be attached to the panel, or used separately depending on the experience and playstyle.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Our team has been researching and developing open-source hardware and software to help our larger community of independent researchers, academics, DIY engineers, and businesses at every scale create products that bring us closer to solving society’s greatest challenges , from mental health to the future of work. Can you make us some examples?

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MARCH 14, 2025

While headsets like Quest 3 use cameras to let you see the real world, until now only the system software got raw access to these cameras. Meta software engineer Roberto Coviello's QuestCameraKit samples. That means it isn't suitable for tracking fast moving objects, such as custom controllers. What Is Passthrough Camera Access?

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Recently I had a big issue with my VR controllers in SteamVR (both with Oculus and Vive) and so I’m writing this post to try to help you in solving it. And when I put the headset on, I could see the grey intro environment, with all the controllers moving regularly. , but sometimes it is still tricky and problematic. WTF SteamVR.

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ARPost

MARCH 27, 2023

The new NVIDIA CloudXR also makes it possible for developers to create custom user interfaces through the use of Unity plug-in architecture. More Deployment Options With the Use of the Unity Plug-in – Developers can build on the Unity engine and create a full-featured CloudXR Client using Unity APIs.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Speaking on the Unity integrations, Ivan Rajkovic, CEO of SpectreXR, noted: We’re excited to expand hand-tracking support for OctoXR and enable even more Unity developers to create immersive and engaging interactive VR/AR experiences. Unity itself is a highly accessible graphics engine ready for a range of developers.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2023

Apple Vision Pro has brought new ideas to the table about how XR apps should be designed, controlled, and built. Guest Article by Sterling Crispin Sterling Crispin is an artist and software engineer with a decade of experience in the spatial computing industry. Or use a bluetooth trackpad or video game controller.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2020

Instead of using the trackpad on a motion controllers to teleport or artificially sliding throughout the VR environment, AgileVR allows you to move in-game by physically running in place, offering a more authentic immersive experience while simultaneously reducing motion sickness by putting you in full control of your actions.

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ARPost

MAY 21, 2021

Snap just updated Lens Studio earlier this spring so, to be honest, we weren’t really expecting any major software announcements from the Partner Summit. Partners like Farfetch, Prada, and MAC Cosmetics are using the company’s new tools for voice and gesture-controlled virtual product try-ons, social shopping experiences in AR, and more.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 11, 2020

Controller : Weight : 23g Tracking : 3DoF Connection : Bluetooth Controls : Touchpad, Click, Haptic feedback. Even the controller, with its nice rounded design, looks cute. On top of it, you can see the controller. Notice that in this photo there is not the controller on top of it. Design-wise, they are very cool.

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Road to VR

APRIL 7, 2021

Controllers. Reverb G2 controllers. Alongside the headset, HP also detailed the Omnicept software, which is a layer on top of the sensors which allow for interpretation and integration of sensor data into VR applications. Software Price. Software License. Field of View. 114° diagonal. Optical Adjustments.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2019

However, it comes with additional resources including a controller and a proprietary computing pack. Software created with the SDK beta will be transferable to the Nreal MR glasses upon their release early next year. While the full SDK will come with a 3DoF controller, the beta works with a mobile phone as a controller.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 7, 2020

The Pico G2 4K Enterprise is packaged quite well: nothing special or mindblowing, but an ordered box with the headset, the controller and the accessories inside. On the right, you can see the 3 buttons that let you interact with the headset even if you don’t have the controller. Controller. Top view of the controller.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2018

Announced today on the company’s site , developers can now explore Magic Leap’s software development kit and dive into the Creator Portal to find documentation, tutorials, and more. Secretive augmented reality startup Magic Leap is finally taking its first step towards opening up their platform to outside developers.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 19, 2024

Mike Nisbet, Unity Engineer at SideQuest and Icosa Foundation Team Member , expressed his enthusiasm to be working on Open Blocks when the news landed that it was being open-sourced last month : “We’re thrilled to see Blocks join Tilt Brush in being released to the community, allowing another fantastic tool to grow and evolve.

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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. of our revenues with Unity. This is fair, and this is why a good chunk of the community answered positively to these new terms.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 1, 2025

Exceptional Software: HTC also creates software solutions for enterprise use cases. Plus, HTC does offer a slightly broader range of enterprise-focused software and service solutions, like HTC VIVE+ Business Plus, for device management, and the VIVERSE ecosystem for no-code metaverse development and deployment.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

From the impressive 3D visuals to the easy-to-use software, Looking Glass Factory has crafted an impressive hologram machine that doesn’t break the bank, which is a rare combination in today’s market. Looking Glass Portrait features two primary modes of operation: Desktop Mode and Standalone Mode.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

But there’s even more: Unity has already published a page about how it is possible to build for the Quest 3 using not only the XR Interaction Toolkit, but also AR Foundation. Unity page also confirms that the headset will provide plane detection, so you will be able for instance to detect the walls and the desks in your room.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 16, 2020

SenseGlove is currently producing its DK1 device , that can be used both with Vive systems (in this case, a Vive Tracker is attached to the gloves to provide the positional tracking) or Oculus systems (in this case, the Oculus Touch controllers are used). What puzzled me is that there is no software setup. Applications.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Google today released a new spatial audio software development kit called ‘Resonance Audio’, a cross-platform tool based on technology from their existing VR Audio SDK. Google are providing integrations for “Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD, Wwise, and DAWs,” along with “native APIs for C/C++, Java, Objective-C, and the web.”.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Unity is considering allowing Quest passthrough in the splash screen instead of a black void. Currently when you launch a Unity mixed reality app on Quest you'll see two sequential black void loading screens, effectively temporarily blindfolding you, even if you were in passthrough in the home environment.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2020

The company says in the SDK’s developer release notes that both Unity and Unreal Engine support for Oculus Go has officially been dropped. Despite its lack of positional tracking and motion controllers, the cheap and cheerful 3DOF headset attracted many VR newcomers thanks to its positioning as an accessible, casual content device.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

But, software is important too. The bigger your XR needs are, the larger your software needs are. This allows devices to become smaller while running more robust software. This allows devices to become smaller while running more robust software. XR hardware is on the move. But, what is the cloud anyway?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Hand-tracking, controllers. One half of the office had desks where the software was tested, the other half of the room was full of hardware. So most of my time in the VR demos I saw something that looked like ghosting because of the lens’ four-fold design that’s corrected by software. Software & Content. Controllers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Even outside of the hardware market, Google has given companies access to AR app development kits and immersive software for some time now. Already, the company is partnering not just with Samsung and Qualcomm but with countless heavyweights like Sony, Magic Leap, and Unity. Its creating a new landscape for XR competition.

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