Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2025

Founded in 2019, Infinite Reality’s flagship product is iR Studio , an engine for building immersive websites that represent visitors as avatars in a virtual environment. .” Not only is this a huge fundraising round, such an investment coming from a single private investor is highly uncommon.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2017

Awakening uses Neurable technology to let you control the experience with just your mind. Mind-control technology is nothing new. In fact, one startup is claiming they’ll have a mind-controlled virtual reality game in VR arcades as soon as 2018. You can see the satisfaction that it really works.”. Image Credit: VRScout.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2022

At the Augmented World Expo (AWE 2022) last week, extended reality (XR) human-machine interface (HCI) technology developers TG0 showcased its button-free virtual reality (VR) controllers designed for immersive gaming and Metaverse experiences. New Ways to Control the Metaverse.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By default you’ll be greeted with the view of your own room when you put on the headset (rather than being whisked away to a fully virtual environment). Tracking & Controllers Image courtesy Meta When it comes to headset tracking, Meta consistently has the best inside-out tracking in its class.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Based on videos provided by BrianMp16, the VR mod appears to support 6DoF head-tracking and at least some degree of motion controls. Throughout his gameplay videos, the creator can be seen interacting with in-game objects and fighting enemies by swinging his Valve Index controllers.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fast Travel Games is launching its GameVRoom app, which will allow you to play all of your favorite non-VR games in your Steam library on a virtual screen using your VR headset and controllers. Create virtual buttons to control the game you’re playing.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While these games have the same basic goal of allowing multiple players to share experiences in the same virtual environment, they continue to evolve and develop into games that go beyond entertainment. The players use wearables and controllers to make the experience immersive. Enhancing Shared Experiences in the Physical World.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 15, 2020

You may experience a few inconsistencies with the inside-out tracking depending on the lighting conditions and weather, but overall you should have no difficulty jogging throughout your virtual space. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the “improved” Touch controllers. So, does the Oculus Quest 2 work outside?

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

General Keyboard Tracking Alongside a more seamless virtual desktop setup, another improvement on the way is keyboard tracking to create a cut-out of your keyboard on your desk, even while you’re in a virtual environment. Quest has supported keyboard tracking for a while, but only for select keyboards.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 13, 2025

This allows pilots to train in ultra-realistic digital environments, practicing standard flight operations, emergency procedures, and instrument handling. The company says the training simulations help users make mistakes in a controlled environment, allowing them to develop skills faster.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 28, 2025

You can even design bespoke virtual environments that mimic a physical workspace. The Meta Quest store page even offers extra battery packs, controllers, and carrying cases. Once you purchase a Meta Quest tailored for enterprises, you can customize the home environment for team members.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Combined with the right accessories, such as noise-cancelling headsets with spatial sound capabilities and haptic feedback controls, VR headsets can essentially transport employees into a world of their own. Fortunately, VR offered a solution.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Many people wonder which industry virtual reality will find the most sustained longevity and success. As a medium, VR enables humans to interact with each other in a virtual environment. One of the primary advantages of VR vs. a 3D visual experience is that virtual reality immerses the user beyond perception.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This human-centric approach not only enhances the overall quality of the system but also reduces stress and pressure on engineers, who can confidently validate projects in a controlled, virtual environment.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Currently, entering your password and username or typing out a message in VR means awkwardly selecting keys using your motion controllers. You can also summon arrow keys with your left pinky finger for cursor control. You are able to open a virtual numeric keypad widget to type in numbers using all five fingers on one hand.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ditch your controllers and go “hands-on” with these free sideloadable games. This past December, Oculus introduced native hand-tracking functionality for the Oculus Quest, offering users the chance to navigate the Oculus Home interface with their bare hands as opposed to the Touch controllers. This is where hand-tracking comes in.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Moreover, it gives your clinical team full control of the virtual experience. By manipulating self-critical words in a virtual environment using handheld controllers, patients can learn how to manage them. Exploring New Treatments in Virtual Reality.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Apple delivered optimised MR features, including improved spatial capture, hand-tracking, key productivity enhancements, virtual environments, avatars, and more. The mouse integration also comes with Magic Keyboard optimisation that reveals the location of the physical keyboard when fully immersed in a virtual environment.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2020

The lack of any haptic feedback makes it significantly more difficult to grasp objects than with a controller; grab too loosely and the object falls from your hand, tighten your grip too much and you’ll send it flying across the map when it clips through your player model.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2020

High-resolution imagery and low-latency head-tracking brought people into a virtual environment. Additionally, a leap motion 3D controller enabled them to interact with it. They used Artificial Solutions ’ Teneo platform to create a virtual banking system. Source: Widiba. They can even interact with monitors or agents.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2021

These cameras are also used to track your motion controllers, which resemble Oculus Touch controllers. The cameras can also be used for hand-tracking if you prefer to ditch the controllers altogether. There are four cameras located at the front edges of the headset, offering 6DoF inside-out tracking. Image Credit: Pimax.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Ballast VR’s new game tasks you with collecting as many virtual coins as you can while blasting your way through a variety of virtual obstacles. Instead of motion controllers or a gamepad, PLAY uses a gaze-based system designed to monitor your head movements.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2020

ForceBot will advance knowledge at the convergence of virtual reality, robotic control, sensory feedback, ergonomics, and human factor fields,” said Dr. Alexander Leonessa, Principal Investigator, Virginia Tech. SEE ALSO Sony Patent Reveals VR Controller Design Seemingly Inspired by Valve Index. The post HaptX Secures $1.5M

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2019

Director Jon Favreau ditches physical sets in favor of 360-degree virtual environments. Director Jon Favreau and his team immersed within their virtual set. // Image Credit: Wired. Arriving in theatres July 19th , Disney’s photorealistic CGI Lion King remake is the product of multiple cutting edge technologies.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2020

Moving players artificially through large virtual environments isn’t a trivial task. The haptics were synchronized to virtual footsteps to offer a stand-in stimulus for the sensations associated with real walking. Users were walked through three different virtual environments | Image courtesy Yi-Hao Peng.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s a virtual environment where you can be present with people in digital spaces. Player 22 games are designed to improve cognitive performance, concentration, reaction times, coordination and control. Rokid’s kickstarter for the Rokid Air, 4K AR Glasses with Voice Control AI Fully Funded in An Hour.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2019

For a full breakdown of the semi-complex process, visit the official Oculus Developer page here.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Users are able to engage with the system through touch-sensitive walls, full interactive floor, and gesture control. A child interacting with the environment using the Xbox Adaptive Controller (Image by Immersive Reality). Our system is also accessible through a range of wireless controllers. References. [1]

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VRScout

AUGUST 8, 2020

Having a single controller makes learning how to interact with the world much easier. Of course, moving classrooms into virtual environments comes with new concerns. The headset features a simple lightweight design composed of sanitizable parts, making it easy-to-clean between users.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Animators can create more complex imagery while they are immersed in virtual environments. With virtual reality, stories go beyond linear narratives, and viewers gain more control of the story. As virtual reality technology evolves, we can expect more intuitive user interfaces in the future.

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ARPost

AUGUST 29, 2022

Both physical and virtual environments immerse you in ultrarealistic surroundings and create a multisensory experience. Brace yourself for an exciting motion-control ride where you battle it out with Megatron, Starscream, and other Decepticons. See Also: The Best VR Headsets in 2022 to Put on Your Wish List. Sega VR Agent.

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VRScout

APRIL 27, 2022

“XRHealth is providing a virtual environment similar to gaming for patients with ASD which is tailored perfectly for children who want to be engaged in a way that is familiar,” said Eran Orr, Founder & CEO of XRHealth in an official release.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Several times throughout my viewing the camera would pan throughout the virtual environment in order to direct our attention to specific areas of the world. Most times I’m able to avoid motion sickness by controlling my in-game movements, using the motion controls to move or teleport throughout my environment.

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ARPost

MAY 24, 2022

It paves the way for the creation of immersive 3D worlds that give users exceptional lifelike experiences in a virtual environment. Being a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), Victoria VR offers users a fair economy where they have control over the policies they wish to impose. A Truly Immersive DAO Metaverse.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 20, 2018

“Virtual reality offers exciting new opportunities for us to realistically simulate a wide range of clinical situations. We want learners to make all their beginner mistakes in the virtual environment, not on real patients.”. This is, however, far from Queen’s University’s first run-in with virtual reality technology.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Moreover, it makes them feel comfortable and in control of their situation. It places young patients in virtual environments, allowing them to see the people and places they love. Instead of delivering therapy in the usual constrained environment, Floreo places kids with special needs in virtual environments.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2023

It was this work that helped Jiang and the team to create haptic feedback with objects that they would pick up in virtual environments. Normally, technology uses vibration to replicate a tactile sensation, like your VR controllers vibrating during a specific in-game event or your smartphone buzzing during a call.

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