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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Road to VR

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Select from Amateur, Semi-Pro or Pro difficulty levels, set lefty or righty controls, customize plays by setting up shooters around the offensive zone, play timed and goal-driven matches, earn achievements, even study replays and heat-maps to discover your strong and weak points. Until October 12th, the game will be 15% off.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Typically it takes five to seven years to design a helicopter, according to a case study published by Bell and HTC. Within that period there’s typically multiple iterations being explored between draft drawings, pilot testing, and focus groups. Thanks to VR, the FCX-001 ended up taking less than six-months to create, Bell says.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 4, 2021

What is more, many countries still face a shortage of donations and rely on unclaimed bodies for dissection, according to a 2018 study. Fisk University, HTC VIVE, T-Mobile and VictoryXR launch 5G-Powered VR Human Cadaver Lab. HTC Vive Focus 3 and its controllers. Scientific American, October 1, 2019. My experience with it.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 31, 2021

There are ongoing studies about all of these points, but I’ve not heard definitive answers on them yet. VR is still in its infancy, so it’s normal that we don’t know the exact effects of it because they are still being studied. At this moment, there is still not a common consensus on the side effects of VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 29, 2023

Digital twins — Digital twins allow doctors and patients to study 3D replicas of the human body, complete with full exploded view anatomy. Her company has deployed Meta Quest 2, Pico, and HTC VIVE headsets to treat patients. Expert designers craft these 3D models with high accuracy to ensure practical use.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I also led a group of 8 Chilean companies, that were awarded a government fund to create the 1st Chilean XR industry export hub , and within that initiative, we traveled to Immerse Global Network – Miami in December, to promote and lead the way for the Chilean XR exports. applicants as of this writing).

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ARPost

MARCH 24, 2021

Gamers 18 or older represent nearly 80% of the video-gaming population, based on a 2020 study , and lest you think most of those are new to adulthood, the average gamer is actually 34 years old and nearly a quarter (23%) of all gamers in the United States are over the age of 50. Why Is VR Gaming Appealing to Adults?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

” This is the closing line of a new research study currently making its way out of China. Ltd and Beijing iBokan Wisdom Mobile Internet Technology Training Institution, the study takes a detailed look at the different ways virtual reality can make public education more effective. VR can be the key to awakening the genius inside.”

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

Brain-computer interface systems like Neurable’s VR game Awakening uses an electrode-laden headband, connected to an HTC Vive HMD, to track brain activity. A shoutout to all those who have been actively collaborating with others in VR on multiple WhatsApp XR chat groups. Brain-Computer Interfaces.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2019

Greenland Melting : To understand why Greenland’s glaciers are melting faster and faster, FRONTLINE and NOVA, two flagship PBS series, teamed up with Emblematic Group, xRez Studio and Realtra to bring this story to life as never before. SEE ALSO Amazon to Begin Selling VR Apps Through New HTC Partnership.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Flagship products such as the Meta Quest Pro, Pico 4 and Pico 4 Enterprise, and HTC VIVE Focus 3 and Flow devices have recently hit shelves, sparking interest in the emerging technology. Much of Accenture’s work has involved creating a Metaverse Continuum Group for helping enterprises leverage XR technologies. Enhanced Headsets.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Around the world, countless companies and groups are already reaping the benefits of extended reality technology. Today, we’re going to be looking at some of the most inspirational case studies from the educational landscape, highlighting the benefits of XR for training. HTC Vive and Penn State. Meta Oculus and Aptiv.

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VRScout

MAY 1, 2017

That’s why Mozilla, the makers of the popular FireFox web browser, are advocating their open source JavaScript API WebVR platform and HTML framework A-Frame to make it easier to design internet-based VR apps that run within cheap smartphone headsets or the more powerful Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today, to provide an insight into the opportunities for XR in the gaming landscape, we’re going to be looking at some of the most impressive case studies from the last few years. Sense Arena and HTC VIVE. HTC VIVE provided Sense Arena with a unique selection of crucial tools for the gamified learning experience.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Strivr also noted that an increase in XR hardware options, such as those available via Apple, HTC VIVE, Meta, and others, is creating a “resurgence” of enterprise interest in immersive training – painting another optimistic forecast for workplace XR in what may be a momentous 2024 for the industry.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). I’m Chen, General Manager and Chief Editor of VRTUOLUO , also a senior media expert who has dug and studied deeply the XR industry since 2014.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 12, 2022

This was something the MLB (Major League Baseball) community discovered for themselves, with the help of HTC VIVE. Embracing the thrilling power of virtual reality, the MLB group decided to launch a new competitive experience for fans within a VR simulation. Here’s what happened when MLB invested in virtual reality with HTC VIVE.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Rikard Steiber, President of Viveport and SVP Virtual Reality at HTC, is constantly sharing his belief that VR “will change the world.” Serrano highlighted that the study proves Canadian companies are already monetizing VR. It’s not just the collaboration and support from government-backed groups.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 29, 2018

Historically, virtual reality systems were prohibitively expensive and were limited to being used in controlled conditions by a small number of researchers, scientists, and groups like astronauts. Three different models of HTC Vive, three different form factors (Image by Rob Cole).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 12, 2025

Countless studies from world leaders like Accenture and PWC have shown that immersive training (using XR technologies) can improve knowledge retention, increase employee confidence, boost engagement, and even reduce training times. In fact, studies show that we only remember about 30% of what we read and 20% of what we see on average.

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AR Insider

JULY 31, 2020

The takeaways were robust enough to devote a 3-part run of our weekly XR talks series, continuing here in part 2 with a new group of AR thought leaders (videos and takeaways below). ” See the full roundtable discussion below, including moderation by HTC’s Amy Peck. . Let’s Get Figital . This includes up to 2.5x

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

Featured games and technologies range from topics including early learning , science , engineering , making , math , reading , social studies , English learning , social skills , and student support for those with or at risk of disabilities. Feature Image Credit: NOT SUSPICIOUS, LLC.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week’s weekly roundup of HTC Vive titles contains a handful of virtual ‘escape the room’ experiences, some wacky mini-games, and even an education lab with a growing list of attractions. 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.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2018

If I remember well, some company in China was already experimenting on cloud rendering for the HTC Vive, so users could spare buying a VR-ready PC. The work of the Chronos group will be very important in this sense, for example. HTC Vive Focus and Lenovo Mirage Solo are two standalone headsets produced by Chinese companies.

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VRWorld

JULY 19, 2017

China is spearheading the research on health, and one such study caught our attention as estimates show that over a million VR headsets are being shipped each month (in China alone). Study Results. The groups were changing on daily basis, after which the data was collected and finalized.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Developer Fusion Media Group this week announced that Mars 2030 will be landing on the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR (PSVR) in July, with non-VR versions also available on both PC and PS4 too. Mars 2030 looks like one of the more polished experiences to feature the red planet, though, and it’s coming soon.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017

HTC has been conducting surveys about VR in China and now the results are in. According to this study, 95 percent of Vive users and 87 percent of non-Vive VR users were male. Tagged with: data , gender , htc , results , survey , Time , Vive. Keep in mind, therefore, that many of the findings will be Vive specific.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 23, 2024

Wendy Redshaw, Chief Digital Information Officer at NatWest Group , said: “It’s great to be a first-mover with such exciting new technology. XR in Financial Services A recent survey by HTC VIVE highlighted the increasing integration of extended reality (XR) in the financial sector.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2023

Varjo, Lenovo, HTC VIVE Additional hardware offerings, including the Magic Leap 2, Lenovo’s ThinkReality VRX, HTC VIVE’s Flow and Focus 3, and Varjo’s Aero and XR-3 offer a trove of specifications. These new tools can fulfil an increasing number of use cases across the global industry.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Studies show surgeons who train with Osso’s system achieve test results twice as good as good as those trained using current methods. “ImmersiveTouch training reduced surgical errors by 54% comparing a control group using current training methods.” They see how flexible, personal and inexpensive it can be.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 24, 2016

recently confirmed a $30 million funding round led by Quanta and HTC. Following from the $15 million funding led by Shanda Group and Crystal-Optech in June, Lumus Ltd. HTC’s interest is understandable, as their current involvement in VR will inevitably converge with AR in the near future.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

More info News worth a mention Information leaks on Vive’s inside-out Tracker There is a new leak about the inside-out tracked Vive Tracker that HTC teased a few months ago. There is a lot of hype around this technology, and many research groups are studying its applications, also for XR.

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ARVR

JANUARY 11, 2021

Some popular examples include the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and the Vavle Index. Some studies have shown that VR is capable of breaking implicit bias, which is usually a very difficult task. For example, a study showed that people who embody an elderly avatar are more likely to save for retirement in real life.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 9, 2020

The game appears fantastic : the graphics are high-level, the interactions are carefully studied to be natural (e.g. And now also companies are affected directly : after a worker has been found positive to the virus in the Seattle venue, now a group of Facebook employees has been left working from home. That’s a disaster.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Meanwhile, another study found that a staggering 53 percent of customers said they were more likely to purchase items from brands that offered them immersive VR experiences. Studies have shown immersive VR training environments offer a 75 percent increase in retention rates than traditional training methods. Training and Upskilling.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 6, 2016

On my left is a suspicious older man that keeps shifting back and forth in his seat and quickly glancing down, while on my right is a woman that won’t stop staring at me, studying my every move. But with the right friends and a fun group, you could easily play this for hours and never get tired of the deceptive persuasions.

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