XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

In the last few years, there’s been less hype around VR gloves and haptic accessories in the extended reality space. While the average consumer might not need haptic experiences in VR games, sensory feedback in the business world can be extremely valuable. However, haptic technologies have the potential to support various use cases.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When you think about “haptics,” particularly in the sense of extended reality , you probably think about hardware and wearables that let you interact with and feel your environment. Haptics require hardware but they also require software. If you want to provide haptics in your application, you have to code for haptics. “If

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2021

bHaptics , the Korean company focused on providing consumer-oriented haptic devices, has announced the launch of a new product of its suite: TactGlove, a wireless glove to provide haptic feedback. bHaptics is a startup that offers a suite of products to provide haptic feedback. bHaptics announces TactGlove.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2024

Now that day has come, which arrives with some improved haptics on Quest that promise to be harder, better, faster (and) stronger. With the release of the Daft Punk music pack, Beat Games says it will also introduce advanced haptics for Quest 3 and Quest Pro, and will include haptic improvements for Quest 2 as well.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Haptics have come a long way since the N64 Rumble Pak. Now they're an increasingly critical component of achieving immersion in VR. What's the current state and trajectory? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Razer, the popular peripheral company, today announced the free release of the Interhaptics haptic authoring tool which is designed to make it faster and easier for developers to create compelling haptic effects for multiple haptic devices. Razer acquired haptic software tool company Interhaptics earlier this year.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2021

HaptX delivers an intuitive wearable haptic device to meet the demanding quality requirements of enterprise customers. HaptX , the San Luis Obispo, CA-based company focused on bringing realistic haptic technology to VR, has released its HaptX Gloves DK2, advanced haptic feedback gloves featuring “true-contact” haptic technology.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This week, Fluid Reality debuted a haptic glove solution, which introduces a range of competitive features to the fledging XR accessories marketplace that sees haptic glove solutions present benefits in healthcare, automation, and training use cases – despite the haptic market appearing somewhat dormant in 2023.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Usually, when people talk about haptics we’re talking about making interactions more realistic or immersive. However, as VR develops as a fitness tool, haptics can take on a whole new dimension. Haptics in VR Fitness. Valkyrie EIR is the next step in that journey, as we build on our expertise with haptic technologies.”.

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ARPost

JUNE 16, 2023

Haptic gloves allow users to interact much more intuitively and convincingly with virtual objects and virtual worlds. Unfortunately, haptic gloves are still pretty cutting-edge technology. Meet the Pulse Haptic Glove From Bifrost “We designed Pulse with enthusiasts in mind every step of the way,” reads the product’s crowdfunding page.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Meta has acquired Lofelt, a Berlin-based startup developing advanced haptic technologies for VR and other devices. Founded in 2014, Lofelt has garnered around €10 million (~$10 million USD) to develop both haptic software and hardware.

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Road to VR

APRIL 21, 2023

SenseGlove, a Netherlands-based creator of XR haptic gloves, has secured €3.25 million) in a series A funding round, something the company says will be used to accelerate its enterprise-focused SenseGlove Nova haptic gloves. million (~$3.5 million (~$6 million). Previous rounds included investors Forward.One and Value Creation Capital.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 28, 2022

AI SILK is a Japanese wearable-tech startup that’s set to unveil a new haptic glove at CES 2023 next month which approaches both haptic feedback and finger-tracking in a different way altogether. AI Silk’s Lead Skin haptic gloves will debut at CES 2023 between January 5-8, where we’ll have feet on the ground.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2021

CES 2021 continues to deliver with the reveal of SenseGlove’s motion tracking haptic gloves. Haptic feedback specialists SenseGlove this week unveiled the SenseGlove Nova, the latest iteration of its force-feedback exoskeleton capable of simulating everything from shapes and impact to stiffness and resistance in VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2024

The grant aims to advance research using haptic solutions to create accessible XR applications for visually impaired individuals. HaptX is contributing its microfluidic actuation haptics technology to the research, enabling precise rendering of virtual braille content at the fingertips.

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VRScout

APRIL 30, 2022

Researchers working for Carnegie Melon University’s Future Interfaces Group have developed a new haptic feedback device that utilizes ultrasonic transducers to simulate a realistic sense of touch on your mouth, allowing for more realistic VR experiences. Has technology gone too far?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

HaptX, which makes-enterprise focused haptic VR gloves, has announced the closure of a $23 million investment. HaptX has been enhancing and refining its enterprise-focused haptic VR gloves for several years now. Though bulky and expensive, HaptX has the most convincing haptic VR gloves I’ve tried yet. Photo by Road to VR.

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ARVR

JUNE 4, 2021

The Haptics club is an Open community about #Haptics. Alex Meland is a Community Manager at bHaptics , and passionate about the world of haptics. bHaptics is a company that specialized in full-body haptic suits. Alex Meland is a Community Manager at bHaptics , and passionate about the world of haptics.

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VRScout

AUGUST 31, 2020

This month marked the launch of DropLabs’ EP 01 Triple Black , an updated version of the companies previously-released EP 01 haptic sneaker. ” No doubt these haptic kicks would pair nicely with a wide range of existing VR games and experiences. Image Credit: DropLabs, PRNewsfoto.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Today I’m writing a post about one of the best haptics devices I have tried at AWE 2021: Senseglove Nova, a pair of gloves for virtual reality. It was a nice demo that served the purpose of showcasing the effectiveness of the force feedback mechanism and also of the vibrational haptic feedback it can give to the fingertips.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

CXC’s haptic rig simulates “the violence, the vibration, the physical effort” of a real race. Normally, these professional-grade setups have users viewing the action via a standard 2D monitor combined from the seat of a powerful haptic rig. Image Credit: CXC Simulations.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Next to sight and sound, haptics are one of the lowest hanging fruits for creating immersion in VR. But beyond the rumble we have in today’s VR controllers there’s lots of other immersive haptic tech yet to be widely adopted. Each animal had somewhat different haptic properties. A Joystick that Pushes Back.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

At AWE 2021, these gloves have made their first public appearance in an exhibition, and I have been incredibly happy to finally be able to try them because I have always been curious to try this haptic sensation that everyone defined as being unique in its genre. HaptX provides haptic sensations on the hand using compressed air.

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AR Insider

JULY 21, 2023

While at AWE this year, Editor at Large Emily Olman had the chance to be one of the first to experience new multiuser haptics developed by HaptX. We have video footage and top takeaways. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 4, 2023

SenseGlove, an innovator in immersive haptic feedback hardware, opened pre-orders for its Nova 2 product, a glove which directs pressure-based feedback to the palm and hands of a headset operator. Moreover, the Nova 2 provides haptic feedback based on impact and vibrations.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Last Friday, Meta publicly announced the acquisition of Berlin-based haptics developers Lofelt. The Lofelt purchase enables Meta to double down on its haptics research leading into the proposed October release window for the upcoming Quest device. Fresh Acquisition Amidst FTC Crack-Down.

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VRScout

JUNE 4, 2020

Haptic feedback is an awesome addition to any VR experience, whether it be the feeling of two swords clashing in Blade & Sorcery or the rumble of a violent explosion in Half-Life: Alyx. Combined with the haptics in your controllers, the feelbelt promises more cavernous and emotional VR experience that engage all of your physical senses.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2021

According to a report by UploadVR , Sony’s upcoming next-gen VR headset, the PlayStation VR 2, will feature a 4k improved resolution, built-in haptic technology, and a bevy of other impressive features that promise to take console VR to the next level. The report also indicates the potential inclusion of haptic feedback technology.

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VRScout

AUGUST 22, 2020

Sliding plates and a cylindrical form-factor offer a more engaging haptic eperience. VR/AR haptic feedback specialists Tactical Haptics this week revealed a new addition to its lineup of haptic controllers designed specifically for VR sword fighting, fishing, and tool training.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Following success with its previous haptic glove iterations, WEART is launching TouchDIVER Pro to bring haptic XR interactions to businesses today. The device is a pair of advanced haptic gloves that will be available for pre-order until November 30, 2024, at €3,900. degrees and a per-finger accuracy of up to 2mm.

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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2021

HaptX, the company building VR gloves with advanced haptics, this week announced that is has raised $12 million in a Series A-1 investment which will be used to open a new headquarters based in Redmond, WA, and expand its team. The post Haptic VR Glove Company HaptX Raises $12 Million in New Funding appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2020

Touch is engaged through the science of haptics. Some controllers incorporate haptics but incorporating the technology into wearable devices is the next step that some producers are exploring. Feelbelt is a German company that makes a haptic belt with 10 pulse generators. Haptics and Immersion. Meet Feelbelt.

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AR Insider

JUNE 27, 2024

What were the top glasses & gadgets from the AWE show floor? After breaking down the top talks in Part I of this series, Charlie Fink dives into the gadgetry and expo hall action. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2020

The exoskeletal devices also feature haptic feedback technology capable of delivering detailed physical sensations, whether it be a bullet hitting your leg or the feel of different terrain and conditions, such as moving water or high winds. Image Credit: Mechatech Limited.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Ultimately, its ‘pro’ feature on higher-end models boasts haptic feedback thanks to flexible membranes that contract and expand to replicate touch on the user’s fingertips. All haptic-capable versions of ContactGloves are already gone unfortunately, which were priced starting at ¥115,000 (~$870). Charging time : 2.5

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Road to VR

JANUARY 27, 2021

HaptX, the company building high-end haptic VR gloves for enterprises, launched its latest model, DK2, which is now available for purchase. The new version is said to have improved haptics, force-feedback, size, comfort, and manufacturability. As far as VR gloves go, they’re the most convincingly immersive I’ve used yet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Is haptic technology on the comeback? Recently, Meta signed a deal with haptic technology innovator Immersion Corporation to leverage the former’s patents to enhance Meta’s XR hardware, software, and products. a license to our patents for haptic technologies. Are Haptic Gloves Making a Comeback?

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