Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

But thanks to virtual reality, there might be an exercise machine coming to your local gym or arcade that promises to gamify what many people not only find to be an existential commentary on their personal failings, but also a painfully boring experience. image courtesy VirZOOM. image courtesy VirZOOM.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The infographic even goes into detail regarding the various exercises performed, from cable squats and chest presses to bicep curls and standing rows. As you continue to exercise you’ll unlock additional characters and increase your overall level. According to Black Box VR, community members have completed 1,282,139 sets in VR.

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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. Immersive Factory has developed virtual reality HSE (Health Safety & Environment) training exercises based on real-life situations.

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2021

Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR. Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift and Rift S, PSVR, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality. You will definitely do some serious physical exercises during this game, so this is a win-win for every kind of player and a great way of replacing your daily hour in the gym. Beat Saber.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

HTC’s VIVE Focus 3 has expanded its utility aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it is being used to support physical and mental health. The VIVE Focus 3 is operating as part of vital exercise routines by astronauts in conjunction with a FERGO exercise bike and a VR experience created by the Danish Aerospace Company.

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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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VRScout

OCTOBER 23, 2017

From a personal trainer who shed 15 lbs in two months to a gamer who lost 50 pounds riding a stationary bike with a HTC Vive headset, VR workouts can not only be a source for exercise, but also be enjoyable at the same time.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2018

As a result, Robert began researching realistic exercise options for someone in his unique position, eventually leading him to purchase an HTC Vive, as well as a copy of the massively popular VR rhythm game, Beat Saber.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2022

Axon’s simulator training is powered by the Vive Focus 3 , HTC’s all-in-one VR headset in combination with the company’s Vive Wrist Trackers , which track the position of the user’s hands in VR. Not only that, but trainees can actually bring their TASER energy weapons and training firearms with them in VR.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2019

Like many entrepreneurs, Chacon found his healthy balance of work, fun, and exercise taking a back seat to his business. Depending on the workout, Chacon would use either an Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, or an HTC Vive to pump up his cardio. Today’s #VR workout in @rumiiVR – Duck & Slip boxing exercises.

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Road to VR

MAY 14, 2018

According to recent testing by the Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise , Beat Saber (2018) may be more than just a fun way to spend an evening in. Images courtesy Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise. With all that block slicing, dodging and leaning, you could burn as many calories as playing tennis.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 13, 2025

With the help of HTC VIVE, the company revolutionized its training program. Exercise builders allow instructors to create custom modules based on evolving workplace challenges and employee needs. Traditional role-play training was time-consuming, inconsistent, and difficult to scale.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

When it comes to exercise and fitness , there’s not a “one size fits all” experience. For VR users with a rowing machine, exercise bike, or elliptical, Holofit can make your exercise routine more exciting as you row, cycle, or run through different immersive worlds. See Also: VR Gaming for Adults. Ninja Legends.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I’ve traveled the world through VR film, exercised and had fun with VR games, and networked and done business through industry events held in VR,” Mitchell continues, “Moving forward we will see the continued growth of social VR for business, and every time an outbreak like the coronavirus happens, we will see that growth spike.”.

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VRScout

JULY 19, 2020

And what’s better for you muscles than regular daily exercise! Eventually, Virtuleap would like to expand its mind exercises to include well-known neuropsychological exercises such as the Stroop Color and Word Test where your brain needs to adjust to conflict.

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AR Insider

APRIL 13, 2020

Because hardware sales figures aren’t disclosed ( except from Sony ), this becomes an ongoing exercise in piecing together known quantities to extrapolate unknown ones. Each of these thought exercises gets us to stronger levels of confidence in triangulating reliable VR headset penetration. .

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Road to VR

MARCH 8, 2017

In a reverse engineering exercise, two students at Utah State University have hacked positional tracking onto a Gear VR headset using SteamVR Tracking technology. Mobile VR solutions like Samsung’s Gear VR currently employ rotational tracking only. A detailed breakdown of the project and its inner workings is available here.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2022

The Series A was led by BITKRAFT Ventures, with participation from Qualcomm, Amazon Alexa Fund, HTC, Niantic and existing investor Mayfield. The app features guided meditations, calming environments, binaural audio for meditation, breathing exercises, and the ability to track your progress.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Granted this was the first bit of exercise of this type I’d have in a while, but I do consider myself to be in decent shape. Earlier this week we wrote about Job Stauffer , the Telltale Games developer that had lost an astonishing 50lbs playing his HTC Vive. I gave VR exercise a hard time and maybe you do too.

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2017

VirZOOM is back with a more affordable option for exercising in virtual reality. The $100 device is compatible with most mainstream headsets including the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PSVR, with support for mobile VR options such as Samsung’s Gear VR and Google DayDream on the way.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The VR headset on the International Space Station is now being used for exercise as well as mental health. In November HTC sent a Vive Focus 3 to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Cargo Dragon autonomous spacecraft launched to resupply the station as part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program.

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Road to VR

JUNE 17, 2017

It’s also a unique combination of active exercise with a combination of embodied and abstracted gameplay mechanics.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

VMC uses VR headsets from firms like HTC VIVE to provide learners with immersive education environments such as surgery rooms. Additionally, VMC environments support multiple remote users meaning dispersed learners can access training exercises as a group of connected students and teachers. Partnering with Siemens Healthineers.

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JULY 4, 2023

More on SenseGlove SenseGlove debuted the initial model of its Nova device at CES 2021, compatible with HTC VIVE, Meta Quest, and Pico Neo headsets. SenseGlove is currently running pre-orders for its product starting at €5,999. Following a successful showcase, SenseGlove opened global shipments of the Nova product in May 2022.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 1, 2017

It’s been a little while since we last checked in on Blade Runner 9732 , a one-man project that started as a technical exercise and blossomed into a quest to recreate one of sci-fi’s most iconic movie locations. It also means the film is rich pickings for those wishing to go about recreating that world.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. And in the same way, reinforce what you’re learning, conduct practical exercises, and much more. The increase in the number of large companies working in VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The Beat Saber Modding Group is putting on a special event starting today that could net you a new HTC Vive Pro or thousands of dollars in prizes just by playing custom songs on Beat Saber. Prizes include two complete HTC Vive Pro kits with SteamVR 2.0

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Road to VR

JULY 3, 2018

Battles are admittedly much better suited for HTC Vive players, as Oculus Rift players will need a full 360 setup because the lack of directional controls such as snap-turn, or directional teleport.

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ARPost

MAY 26, 2021

Patients are guided through motions and exercises through the display as well as by a remotely located human therapist who also helps with pain management. However, HTC VIVE and HP are also making huge strides not only in terms of the hardware itself but also in terms of how this hardware is being used in mental health.

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Road to VR

APRIL 30, 2017

The film documents an exercise regularly run by Catherine Hoke, founder of Defy Ventures , who provide a six-month non-profit entrepreneurship program for inmates at over 20 prisons in the United States. It is viewable as a 360 video on Facebook or through Oculus Video using a Gear VR or Oculus Rift (or HTC Vive using the Revive injector).

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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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MARCH 24, 2021

The unique combination of technology and physicality possible in VR gaming appeals to people of all ages, but has particular benefits for adults who might have limited exercise. While traditional gaming does stimulate the brain, VR gaming adds in a physical component that translates to physical activity and exercise. Mental Acuity.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

” Stauffer was prepared mentally to diet and exercise, but he didn’t relish the idea of joining a gym or starting every day with a run. “People always want to tell you ‘just exercise’ but it’s not that simple,” Stauffer said. – Have you ever tried to use VR as a form of exercise?

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MARCH 24, 2017

We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. New HTC Vive Releases on Steam. RealBX , which stands for Real Battle Exercise, takes you across 20 bullet-riddled missions. Vine Video, from HTC Creative Labs. Price: $29.99. Price: Free.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

This is made with the purpose of making people playing the game a lot , so that they could exercise a lot, and stay fit without even noticing it. The final score window of HitMotion: Reloaded. You can see all the details of your boxing session, including the calories that you have burnt. Are you ready for the fitness battle?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Special needs students can do their therapeutic exercises in VR, allowing for a more hands-on learning experience. They have used the Oculus Rift headset to help them visualize certain lessons in order to gain a better understanding of what they are learning.

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