XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 27, 2022

Under the hood of any quality virtual, augmented, or mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD) is a hand and eye tracking platform designed to run a human-computer interface (HCI) capable of seamlessly joining man with machine and delivering seamless immersive experiences.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The headset features a variety of impressive technology, including Tobii eye-tracking, full-body tracking, and motorized IPD adjustment. I love the idea of “Naturalist”, constantly getting fooled into thinking that you’re really there, inside the virtual environment.”.

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2021

An avatar is the 3D representation of the user in the virtual world. Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE). This is a virtual reality environment, delimited by 3 to 6 walls. To create the VR environment, projectors display the elements of the world on the walls. Eye Tracking.

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Road to VR

JULY 26, 2023

Mixed Reality Masking With mixed reality masking, you can use any virtual object in your scene (plane, cube or complex mesh) to act as a “window” into the real world. This is especially useful if you want to bring real-world elements, such as instruments or controller devices into the virtual environment through one or many “windows”.

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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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OCTOBER 4, 2023

264+ 400 Mbps 400 Mbps 400 Mbps HEVC 150 Mbps 150 Mbps 200 Mbps AV1 ❌ ❌ 200 Mbps For normal non-VR monitor streaming, Quest 3 also renders the virtual environments at "much higher resolutions". Quest 2 Quest Pro Quest 3 H.264+

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In addition to its integrated eye-tracking, which was previously made available in both VR-2 and VR-2 Pro variants, Varjo has now included in its XR-1 two fixed-focus 12 megapixel cameras, which have a 90 Hz refresh and a 94-degree circular viewing angle. Image courtesy Varjo Technologies.

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VRScout

JUNE 5, 2023

Anytime someone approaches the headset, it automatically displays a 3D replica of your eyes using the built-in eye-tracking technology. You can also use the aforementioned Digital Crown to blend the real world with a variety of gorgeous virtual Environments captured using 3D volumetric technology.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2023

Eye Tracking: At least one camera per eye for things like avatar presence and foveated rendering Face & Body Tracking: More than a dozen cameras and sensors capture both facial expressions and body movements, including the user’s legs. This would most likely be an option that you could turn on and off.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Unfortunately, the only Quest headset to offer eye tracking is the Quest Pro which is now discontinued , but theres a good chance Meta will add eye tracking capabilities to future products. Already, its experimenting with advanced tracking solutions, like EMG wrist bands introduced with the Meta Orion prototype.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2023

Apple TV : both immersive sports content and traditional video content – the latter presented in virtual environments, such as a desert or the sky. Apple Books : will allow users to read in virtual reality. Fitness+ : will let users exercise while watching an instructor in VR.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The addition of eye-tracking injects a new layer of interactivity to the user experience. Voice commands, navigation, interactivity with 3D objects, virtual collaboration; almost every aspect of the HoloLens experience has been fine-tuned and upgraded. EYE-TRACKING AND VOICE COMMAND. Image Credit: Microsoft.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Here are the spec details we know so far: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon (Likely the XR2+ Gen 2 chip) Lenses: Pancake (although potentially not as good as the Quest 3 or Vision Pro lenses ) Tracking: Hand tracking (for interactivity), eye tracking, and foveated rendering.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital representations created by these engines can look and behave just like the physical product, making them ideal for engineers, manufacturing companies, and training scenarios based on real-world environments. Hand-Eye Tracking. As such, many XR innovators are now investing more heavily in hand and eye tracking.

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ARPost

MARCH 15, 2023

See Also: A Hands-On Review of ENGAGE This update brings an option for users to join virtual environments entirely via browser. There are pros and cons to a browser-based virtual collaboration space over an app. The more responsive faces are even compatible with eye tracking if you’ve got it.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 5, 2022

Comfortable VR headsets with high-quality displays allow us to step into virtual environments for longer, without feeling nauseous or overwhelmed due to issues associated with visual lag. The collaborative XR experiences of the future will be reliant on hardware that’s as comfortable as it is immersive.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 5, 2022

There are even tools available with built-in hand and eye tracking. One of the most popular platforms available for developing software crucial to the building and project development environment in the AEC world, is Unity.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Retailers also leverage VR to view and test products in virtual environments, even before they are built. Healthcare : Companies are using VR to train for critical surgeries, streamline patient data, and check vitals with face, hand, and eye-tracking tools. Sectors Adopting VR Remote Collaboration.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Quest Pro’s new features are eye tracking, face tracking, and color passthrough for mixed reality. Eye tracking and face tracking are optional for privacy reasons. Without those features, it would essentially just be a slimmer Quest 2 with sharper lenses & better contrast.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We’re taking everything to the next level with built-in eye-tracking, stereo colour passthrough cameras for depth-correct Mixed Reality, and even an infrared sensor for enhanced hand tracking in low-light conditions. These updates aim to improve usability and accessibility for professional workflows.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Retailers also leverage VR to view and test products in virtual environments, even before they are built. Sectors Adopting VR Remote Collaboration Healthcare : Companies are using VR to train for critical surgeries, streamline patient data, and check vitals with face, hand, and eye-tracking tools.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Feature-wise, it is more or less as we expected it to be, with four cameras for inside-out tracking, haptic feedback, IPD adjustment , eye-tracking, HDR display. Finally, Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the design of the PlayStation VR 2 headset. But features tell only a part of the story. And so on.

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VRScout

JULY 1, 2016

When speaking of modern headsets, we can talk about improvements in the characteristics of the screen and the optics, better tracking sensors, as well as an overall increase in the productivity of computers. The idea behind this concept is to surround the user with static environment in relation to them.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2017

Over the next couple of years, virtual reality platforms will be integrating more and more of these biometric data streams, and I wanted to learn about what kind of insights can be extrapolated from them. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 10, 2023

Although, an emerging presence in the development space is hand and eye tracking. AR/VR/MR headsets are increasingly equipped with hand and eye tracking technology. Previously, commercial XR devices like the Meta Quest had experimented with hand-tracking features which improved as the device matured.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 15, 2022

With eye and hand tracking, it’s possible to immerse users in extended reality experiences like never before, unlocking more convenient interactions. The question is, how do you choose the right hand and eye tracking technology vendor? However, some eye tracking will be a lot more advanced than others.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 31, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are on a constant uphill trajectory which sees the hardware’s landscape evolve rapidly with new components, integrated software, and use cases. This is because they learn to perform a job or a skill in the virtual environment while practising the learnings and interacting with objects in the real world.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

AUGUST 2, 2024

After introducing their cutting-edge PC virtual and mixed reality headset at CES 2023, Somnium Space has now officially entered the XR hardware market. When wearing this headset, you’ll have no distortions in your periphery, making you feel truly present in any virtual environment you’re exploring.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 19, 2024

One particularly impressive thing about the Quest Pro’s performance is the integrated eye-tracking capabilities, which allow for foveated rendering. This ensures you can make the most of your battery life and processing power, as it renders the pixels in front of your eyes with more detail.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 30, 2022

Hand tracking can provide insights into where employees might be making mistakes in their performance, even when learning how to do complex things, like operate heavy machinery. Eye tracking, on the other hand, can record eye positions and movements to provide insights into the human mind. Improved Interactions in XR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 14, 2023

On next-gen consoles and computer systems, the UE5 Nanite geometry system introduces a new way to render and create virtual environments. Unreal Engine 5 Nanite and Lumen The Nanite and Lumen tools are particularly compelling for VR designers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2024

Advanced Spatial Computing Experiences Eye and hand-tracking solutions use spatial computing concepts to make interacting with computer systems more natural and intuitive. In the past, many virtual reality headsets, such as the Meta Quest 2, relied heavily on controllers to allow users to navigate virtual environments.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user. The Swedish company has produced a number of eye-tracking solutions, including the Tobii Pro Glasses 3.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user. The Swedish company has produced a number of eye-tracking solutions, including the Tobii Pro Glasses 3.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 3, 2023

Although, an emerging presence in the development space is hand and eye tracking. AR/VR/MR headsets are increasingly equipped with hand and eye tracking technology. Previously, commercial XR devices like the Meta Quest had experimented with hand-tracking features which improved as the device matured.

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Road to VR

APRIL 3, 2019

Oculus previously used eye wear to avoid off-putting stares, Image courtesy Oculus. This was due to the fact that no Oculus devices actually feature face or eye-tracking, which would naturally give avatars a greater avenue for 1:1 user expression.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Safari Gets Cinematic Mode & WebXR By Default In visionOS 2 Safari supports playing fullscreen videos on a gigantic virtual screen in a virtual environment, including YouTube and Netflix. Apple says this will be powered by eye-tracked dynamic foveation. It isn't yet available.

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