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MARCH 28, 2024

Vision Pro is built entirely around hand-tracking while Quest 3 uses controllers first and foremost, but also supports hand-tracking as an alternate option for some content. But which has better hand-tracking? The core input system combines hands with eyes to control the entire interface.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Credit: Meta There’s also a new hand-tracking-based locomotion option you can try out in the free First Hand hand tracking demo. Update v50 reduces the amount of time it takes for the Quest Pro to begin tracking the Touch Pro controllers, allowing you to hop into your games and apps even faster.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Hand tracking even works with Avatar Dynamics , such as any physics-driven hair. Experimental hand tracking is available now on Meta Quest as part of the game’s latest 2022.4.1 The post VRChat Unveils Hand Tracking For Quest 2 & Quest Pro appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: VRChat.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 24, 2024

Ultraleap with tracking cameras The first demo I tried when I entered Ultraleap’s booth was its flagship hand tracking with a VR headset. It’s incredibly stable and accurate, not only with the single hand but also for complex bimanual interactions.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A video posted by a Vision Pro developer appears to show the current levels of hand-tracking and occlusion performance that Apple’s new headset is capable of. Apple Vision Pro, expected to launch in the next few months , will use hand-tracking as its primary input method.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Meta’s final Quest update of the year is bringing some big improvements to hand-tracking and using the headset as a virtual desktop with Windows computers. Hand-tracking Improvements Meta has been continuously updating hand-tracking on its headsets. The Quest v72 update is starting to roll out today.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Valve officially released a feature to the SteamVR stable branch that adds basic hand-tracking to Steam Link for Quest users. update doesn’t actually bring full hand-tracking support to SteamVR’s UI, but rather allows Quest users to DIY their setup for each game by experimenting with input bindings.

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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2024

Disembodied is a unique platformer coming to Quest that answers the question: how do you build a ‘traditional’ game entirely around hand-tracking? Retroactively adding hand-tracking to existing games is a bit of a mixed bag.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned studio behind Job Simulator (2016) and Vacation Simulator (2019) , surprise announced its next VR title today, a hand-tracking-tastic social co-op game called Dimensional Double Shift. And you can get ready to multiplayer job this week.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2024

Ultraleap, the company behind the Leap Motion hand-tracking module, informed staff on Wednesday that it was proposing a layoff amid a potential restructuring of the business that could see the company split in two. Initially released in 2013, Leap Motion was one of the first viable hand-tracking modules to come to market.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Hand-tracking & Positional-tracking Improvements The most notable, perhaps is the claimed “six times” improvement in hand-tracking accuracy, alongside a 10% reduction in latency. The company continues to support and improve the device, including a major update released today (v1.4.0)

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Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2024

Meta announced a new developer accelerator aimed at kickstarting ‘Lifestyle’ apps for Quest which make use of mixed reality, AI and hand-tracking. The post New Meta Accelerator Aims to Fund Quest Developers Building ‘Lifestyle Apps’ Using MR, AI, & Hand-tracking appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2024

A new trailer shows us a better look at the game’s chaotic yet mesmerizing gameplay: Apparently based purely on hand-tracking (though likely falling back to controllers on PC VR), the gameplay looks undeniably unique. The PC VR and flatscreen version will launch at a later date. Will you be giving Thrasher a try?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Resolution Games revealed its popular tabletop dungeon-crawling RPG Demeo now features hand-tracking support on Quest 2 and Quest Pro with its latest mixed reality update. It also includes a few new features to its previously released MR mode that are aiming to appeal to both future owners of Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2021

One of the first accessories for AR/VR I had the opportunity to work on is the Leap Motion hands tracking controller : I made some cool experiments and prototypes with it and the Oculus Rift DK2. I’ve made my usual video review of the new UltraLeap Gemini runtime , with some cool in-action shots of me using hands-tracking.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sony is demonstrating controller-free hand tracking on PlayStation VR2 at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024. It also lists the tracking rate at 60 FPS, and claims the system "displays the hands smoothly" with "low latency". 0:00 / 0:09 1× Footage from X user kure.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Rogue Ascent VR is a killer-looking VR shooter that makes use of Quest hand-tracking technology to immerse you in a sci-fi adventure where you use your bare hands to blast your way through multiple action-packed levels. To access your weapons you just hold up your hands and make the classic “finger guns” gesture.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

I have had the joy of trying the new UltraLeap Stereo IR 170 hands-tracking sensor for VR and evaluate its performances. Of course, it is not only for them: if you are a maker or a research center, you can also buy it as an accessory for your headset, to experiment with high-quality hands tracking in VR. Are you in?

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VRScout

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We saw the opportunity to bring this feeling back with Quest hand-tracking, and that’s precisely what we have done,” said the team at Miru Studio in an official release. Seeing as the game is built around Quest hand-tracking, the odds are slim we’ll see a release on other platforms. finger-gun.

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JUNE 21, 2021

Odder Lab’s upcoming VR game features unique environments, animated set pieces, online multiplayer, and hand-tracking. The game also tracks your moves as you play, allowing you to better analyze past games and identify your mistakes. Image Credit: Odders Lab.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Meta Quest v72 is starting to roll out, bringing significantly improved hand tracking, passthrough keyboard cutout, a new Gallery app, and more. Hand Tracking 2.3 The flagship improvement in Quest v72 is to controller-free hand tracking. 0:00 / 0:15 1 Here are the specific changes Meta says Hand Tracking 2.3

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 31, 2023

Every maker or research center I know had bought this device to be used in UX studies, robotics, digital signage, or whatever other use case where hand tracking would have been useful. The Leap Motion controller was able to bring your hands into virtual reality, making VR interactions more natural.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 28, 2021

TactGlove is compatible with hand tracking systems like the Meta Quest and Leap Motion. Recently, the company announced TactGlove, its first consumer-friendly haptic gloves designed for use with compatible camera-based hand tracking systems like Meta Quest and Ultraleap’s Leap Motion.

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VRScout

MARCH 7, 2022

Customize your hand gestures to activate specific visual and haptic feedback experiences. . The company NuEyes has partnered with ManoMotion to incorporate hand tracking and gesture technology into the NuEyes Pro 3 AR smartglasses, a move that will help make the 5G enabled glasses even more appealing to enterprise customers and even gamers.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2022

You can also learn how to “fingerspell” your name using Snap’s hand tracking technology. ” The Lens features a handful of game modes to try, each of which is designed to educate you on the basics of sign language using hand tracking technology.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

The game includes support for hand-tracking, allowing you to manipulate shadows, light, and walls without the need for your Touch motion controllers. According to its Quest Store listing, Silhouette features 28 different puzzles to complete.

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VRScout

MAY 30, 2022

This unique VR shooter turns your hands into finger guns, allowing you to blast your way through enemies using an arsenal of insanely cool weaponry. That said, hand-tracking is the real selling point. You can hold your hands up to make a shield, open doors using your open palm, and swipe through your inventory of gadgets. .

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VRScout

DECEMBER 17, 2022

The mixed reality device will supposedly feature a lightweight design as well as support for hand-tracking. Not only that, but you’ll also be able to interact with games and apps using your bare hands thanks to built-in hand-tracking. Hand-tracking. 2-hour battery life.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I finally managed (with some delay) to find the time to try First Hand, Meta’s opensource demo of the Interaction SDK , which shows how to properly develop hand-tracked applications. First Hand. First Hand Trailer. First Hand is a small application that Meta has developed and released on App Lab.

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Road to VR

JUNE 18, 2024

imbus flat head screws LEDs 2 x Programmable RGB status LEDs Headstrap Double-knob memory foam adjustable headstrap Positional Tracking Lighthouse Based tracking The company says it will begin sending out a limited number of emails each day to reservation holders, following the chronological order based on their reservation date.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

Once paired, the Quest will layer a digital version of the Apple Magic Keyboard over its real-world counterpart, allowing users to type effectively in VR using hand-tracking technology. Improved Hand-Tracking & Explorer Feed. Image Credit: Meta.

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VRScout

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is achieved using a variety of unique features exclusive to the Oculus Quest 2, such as Oculus desk, keyboard, and hand tracking technology. Most of this can be controlled using the Touch controllers or—for a more immersive experience—Oculus hand tracking. Image Credit: Facebook.

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VRScout

JULY 6, 2021

Those on Oculus Quest can use the built-in hand-tracking to interact with the in-game world with even more immersion. Image Credit: Aldin. The developer is currently working on additional free content, so expect new updates in the future. For more information visit here. Feature Image Credit: Aldin.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2024

Now, the Steam Link for Meta Quest Beta update (2.0.11.1197) introduces a few new features for the Steam Link for Quest, allowing hand-tracking passthrough and some limited hand-tracking functionality too.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2024

But if you want to go more ‘hands-on’ with virtual content, the headset’s full hand-tracking leaves much to be desired. Compared to Quest 3, Vision Pro’s full hand-tracking has notably more latency. That means when moving your hands it takes longer for the headset to register the movement.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Thanks to Snap’s hand-tracking technology, users can play catch using their own two hands rather than a motion controller. In the cleverly-named “LA Rams Mini Game,” users hold out their hands within view of the Spectacles 3 to equip a virtual glove that enables them to interact with the virtual quarterback in real-time.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 13, 2020

You’ll also have the ability to enable hand tracking, which allows you to ditch the controllers and interact with certain content using your bare hands. Those who need additional assistance can check out the hand-tracking tutorial.

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