Road to VR

JANUARY 5, 2023

HTC officially unveiled its next consumer-focused headset at CES 2023 today. Called Vive XR Elite, the standalone mixed reality device boasts a feature set that positions HTC to go toe-to-toe with Meta’s Quest Pro, but at a notably cheaper price of $1,100. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Amazon today announced a new developer tool at its annual AWS re:Invent that aims to make creating web-based applications for VR/AR and traditional monitors even easier. ” The tool is entirely web-based which, just like the VR/AR applications it can generate, means there’s no extra software to install.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2017

From his experience teaching the SteamVR Tracking course, Bruey has an inside view on what companies are doing with the technology and when we might begin to see the fruits of their labor. Road to VR: How many students went through the SteamVR tracking training course? Doug Bruey at the Synapse SteamVR Tracking training course.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

XRHealth and HTC VIVE are set to blast off with a groundbreaking solution in a major partnership to help astronauts tackle mental health issues. In a 5 November lauch date to the International Space Station (ISS), XRHealth’s immersive healthcare solution will set course for the stars with HTC VIVE and Nord-Space Aps.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2025

Of course, you’ll need a VR-ready PC to use Bigscreen Beyond 2 and the required base stations. Bigscreen Beyond 2 | Image courtesy Bigscreen And for the first time, Beyond 2 is introducing an adjustable IPD mechanism, which can be modified with an included tool. Click here to find out if your PC is ready.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 6, 2024

In early February, following the successful launch of the Vision Pro rocket, CareerViewXR, an emerging immersive edtech startup, spearheaded a statewide initiative providing over 300 HTC VIVE VR headsets and accompanying immersive learning software to schools across North Dakota. ” He noted. We know that 99.9

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Image courtesy Sean Chee Winning projects included YEIGO , an AR tool for ensuring that mobility aids (like walkers) are used with correct posture; CAREGIVR , an immersive platform for preparing families and caregivers for end-of-life care; and Tac-Man , a haptic input device for sculpting in VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

HTC today announced its third batch of AR/VR startups backed by the company’s Vive X accelerator program. ” Started last year, Vive X is a $100 million fund for AR/VR companies that, according to HTC, provides “unparalleled access to expertise, resources, planning and an extensive network throughout the AR/VR industry.”

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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 ! The Venture Reality Fund and of course HTC. — Alvin Wang Graylin (@AGraylin) October 18, 2018. Really fantastic.

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Road to VR

MAY 9, 2019

HTC is now on its fourth batch in its $100 million accelerator program, which offers education, investment and mentorship to startups doing unique and and interesting things around VR and AR. The post HTC Invests in 17 AR/VR Startups in Latest Vive X Accelerator Program appeared first on Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2022

I care about having a VR ecosystem that is healthy , so of course, I want to know more about its intrinsic risks because only knowing the real risks we may investigate how to solve them. Chen, together with the graphs from HTC and the Communication University of China that show their findings. Professor Chen (Image by Chen Rui).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2021

Between the Pico Neo 3 headset’s state-of-the-art-technology and Pico’s new publishing division –Pico Studios– developers have the tools to get even more creative with the apps and games they create. It is also available a new photo of the headset , that you can see here below.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Anyone in attendance could walk around a virtual lounge space and hobnob with other attendees, judges, and of course, meet the amazing people behind the nominated VR experiences. The Accenture VR Lifetime Achievement Award – Cher Wang, CEO and Chairwoman HTC. This alone should win an award!

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Thanks to the support of HTC, Rob is experimenting with Vive Trackers , and is very eager to tell you everything about his experiments with them, in a series of two very detailed posts. The post finishes also with the little surprise of an interview with HTC’s Shen Ye. HTC Vive Trackers (Image by Rob Cole). Introduction.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

According to the official release, the narrative-driven experience was built from the ground-up for VR and will feature a healthy combination of intense combat and, of course, plenty of environmental puzzles (this is a Half-Life game after all). Manipulate tools to hack alien interfaces. Image Credit: Valve Corporation.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Valve is also making it easier to develop new tracked products and accessories with SteamVR Tracking by removing the requirement of a $3,000 introductory course. There was just one catch though: people hoping to use SteamVR Tracking in their devices would need to attend a $3,000 introductory course in Seattle.

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VRScout

JANUARY 14, 2019

My brain really had a hard time believing that both weren’t real, which, of course, is the point. It’s a tool for kids or even professional players,” explains Patrik Elias, a top ranked 20- year NHL player for the New Jersey Devils, who attended CES in support of Sense Arena. This is more than just a game. Image Credit: Sense Arena.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2021

Of course, HaptX wasn’t alone in this venture. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic showed us how valuable virtual tools are to virtually all industries. Tech companies increased their investment in telerobotics and remote tools in an attempt to keep production moving forward and connect with work colleagues around the globe.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2021

By employing a unique combination of haptic technology and hardware-agnostic software, Fundamental Surgery is able to deliver a genuine sense of touch when performing key surgical actions, interacting with specific medical tools, and operating on different tissue variants. Anyway, things were going great.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For this reason, Meta has announced many productivity-focused news, like: New features for Workrooms, like integration with Zoom or the ability to use three virtual screens in front of you A partnership with Microsoft to bring Microsoft 365 and Teams Immersive Experience on Quest Pro Upcoming tools for professionals from Autodesk and Adobe.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

While hardware advancements such as the HTC Vive Pro and Oculus Rift have solidified at-home VR as a viable option, those looking for next-level immersion will still find the most success with location-based VR installations. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Given the investment in this virtual space by companies including Meta, HTC, ByteDance’s Pico, and soon… Apple with their anticipated headset likely to be announced in 2023 , the AR/VR market is a major player in the music industry, even spawning the “Best Metaverse Performance” category in the 2022 MTV VMAs. VR game Walkabout Mini Golf.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 27, 2023

Ok, of course, I’m kidding, but, you know, the possibility of saying the wrong name is so high that my proposal actually starts making sense… Top news of the week (Image by HTC Vive) HTC reveals inside-out-tracked Tracker With a totally unexpected move, HTC has revealed a new kind of Tracker.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 16, 2018

During my Chinese adventure, in the period that I was leaving Shanghai to go to Chengdu to watch pandas, I had the opportunity to interview via WeChat Qiyong Chen, one of the people leading the Virtual Reality R&D experiments at HTC. Who are you and what do you do in HTC? I’m Qiyong Chen, leader of HTC China Immersive Lab.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 7, 2025

Interested in learning more about HTC XR’s business benefits? Companies worldwide are beginning to turn to extended reality market leaders like HTC for innovative hardware and software that can help them boost productivity, efficiency, and creativity. However, the HTC XR business benefits extend beyond affordable implementation.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

VR Ears was successfully crowdfunded back in May, garnering nearly $200,000 over the course of its month-long Kickstarter campaign. We are finally ready to begin the tooling process and release a firm shipment date. Stay tuned for more updates as the tooling and validation process moves forward. Founder and CEO.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2019

HTC announced today their Vive Pro Eye VR headset is now available for purchase in North America through Vive.com and select retailers. Of course, the potential of such a technology extends much further than just enterprise-use. Here’s a full list of the specs for reference: Image Credit: HTC.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The problem, of course, is that if a controller is made to fit too specific a role, it’s less useful for interacting with a wide range of virtual objects. A novel prototype based on an HTC Vive controller attempts to solve this problem by allowing the controller to redistribute its weight on the fly.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 11, 2022

HTC Vive Wrist Tracker. HTC Vive Wrist Tracker (Image by HTC). HTC has made an announcement at this CES and it has been a pretty cool one. To showcase its functionality, HTC showed some videos of the tracker in use to improve the performances of hands tracking and also with the tracker installed on external props.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Disclaimer: HTC provided three of their Vive Tracker 3.0 What is an HTC Vive Tracker? Whilst the first part of this article looked at the history of the HTC Vive Tracker and its three different versions, the second part will focus on some practical experiments with the latest HTC Vive Tracker 3.0. HTC Vive Tracker 3.0

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Inside you’ll find a miniature 3D farming experience complete with monthly seasonal changes, various virtual crops, and a fully-stocked shop in which to purchase additional tools and supplies. You plant crops, feed them water, and step away to let nature take its course.

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ARPost

JUNE 8, 2022

Best Collaboration Tool. Next, Hopscotch Interactive CEO, Emily Olman, presented the Auggie for Best Collaboration Tool. What makes something a collaboration tool?” Best Creator Tool. Looking Glass Factory CEO and co-founder, Shawn Frayne, presented the award for Best Creator tool. Best Developer Tool.

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Road to VR

JULY 7, 2017

As reported by Vocativ , virtual reality played a big part in a recent marketing campaign for an upcoming sequel to the dating sim series Niizuma Lovely x Cation that saw the non-legal marriage between a number of men and their virtual girlfriends interacting through an HTC Vive headset. ’ image courtesy Hibiki Works.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As I said in the introduction, Viveport Streaming is HTC’s solution to let you play PC VR games with your HTC Standalone headset (in the future, with all Vive Wave standalone devices). Of course, Wi-Fi offers even more challenges than the tethered streaming of Oculus Link, so you may wonder if it works well or not.

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VRScout

MAY 22, 2020

Of course they are backed by an incredible pool of talented people and collectively, Adventure Lab has an impressive team resume. He is an expert in the space and was incredible in the terms of giving feedback and really testing out the platform and making requests for hosting tools.” Image Credit: Adventure Lab.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 4, 2021

Fisk University, HTC VIVE, T-Mobile and VictoryXR launch 5G-Powered VR Human Cadaver Lab. ENGAGE has been chosen because it is the social VR space that is focused the most on education and offers better tools and better services for whoever wants to create social educational VR experiences. HTC Vive Focus 3 and its controllers.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Now the immersive virtual art tool has returned to late night yet again in a segment that should leave any dedicated Disney fan on the verge of tears. Of course it wouldn’t be a Disney performance without the music, set to the song “Part of Your World” from the animated film.

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