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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Facebook Connect (formerly Oculus Connect) kicked off with a bang this morning with the official reveal of the highly-anticipated Oculus Quest 2. Also announced was Oculus Move, a new fitness-focused platform coming later this year that will use in-game overlays and stats to track your in-headset performance.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Are custom-build drones retrofitted with touchable surfaces the future of VR haptic feedback? Serving as a levitating haptic feedback proxy, these specially-designed drones are outfitted with unique touchable surfaces and track a users position to provide real-time haptics to virtual objects.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Striker VR, maker of high-end haptic VR gun peripherals for the out-of-home market, announced today it has raised a $4 million investment and plans to use the funds to make its first move into the consumer VR space. With full details not yet released, we don’t know exactly what haptic technology the Striker VR consumer product will use.

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VRScout

APRIL 12, 2020

We’re not even half way through 2020 and so far this year is shaping up to be a big one for standalone location-based VR thanks to the Oculus Quest. Facebook’s Oculus Quest headset is contributing heavily to the rise of arena-scale location-based VR, due primarily to its affordability, convenience, and wireless 6dof capabilities.

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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2021

A report from UploadVR , citing “multiple sources,” claims that Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR 2 headset will bring a big jump in resolution, along with eye-tracking, IPD adjustment, and even head-mounted haptics. Head-mounted haptics. This is the same approach used by headsets like Oculus Quest.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The Oculus Quest 2 is the most exciting piece of VR hardware to hit the market since Facebook’s original standalone VR headset, offering incredible visuals, increased processing power, and a smaller, lighter design—all for a lower price than the first-generation model. Improved haptics also offer more engaging interactions.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In the world of haptic feedback accessories, the SUBPAC Wearable Physical Sound System is a favorite among VR entertainment providers. The post Beat Saber Partners With SUBPAC On Limited Edition Haptic Vest, Available Now appeared first on VRScout. ‘Feel the Beat’ for $299. Feature Image Credit: Beat Games , SUBPAC.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Since that debut, BeBop Sensors has been working non-stop on its enterprise-friendly haptic technology. The latest iteration of its one-size-fits-all Forte Data Glove can now be combined with the Oculus Quest controllers, integrating BeBop’s hand tracking technology with the Quest’s 3D tracking. Image Credit: BeBop Sensors.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 26, 2018

You might have caught a glimpse of the Feelreal mask prototype when it made headlines back at GDC 2015 , the smell-o-vision add-on for VR headsets that promised to bring plenty of scents to your nostrils and haptics to your face. Today the company announced that Feelreal is definitely for real, and coming to consumers via a Kickstarter soon.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today I made two little big discoveries about the Oculus Quest 2 that together mean that you can use this headset as an AR device whenever and wherever you want. The post Oculus Quest 2 passthrough now works without boundaries appeared first on The Ghost Howls. Let me explain everything to you! Guardian disabling is now persistent.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For instance, I’ve been doing cool stuff like this experiment in mixing AR passthrough, music, and haptics. So let me show you how you can develop an AR app for Oculus Quest 2 using Oculus Passthrough APIs in Unity. So let me show you how you can develop an AR app for Oculus Quest 2 using Oculus Passthrough APIs in Unity.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The future of VR haptics could be skin chemicals. First, it enables sensations, such as numbing, not possible with existing haptic devices. These futuristic wearables can be worn anywhere on the body so long as it’s touching the wearer’s skin. . “Our approach presents two unique benefits.

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VRScout

JANUARY 10, 2020

This past November 700 lucky individuals gathered inside the legendary Los Angeles Theater in Los Angeles, California for a special screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story presented by Oculus. Image Credit: Oculus. Image Credit: Oculus. Image Credit: Oculus. Feature Image Credit: Oculus.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2020

Despite having only been available on Oculus Quest for roughly three months, independent developers have already established a sizable catalog of unique hand tracking applications pushing the boundaries of Oculus technology. Hand Physics Lab is available free on Oculus Quest via SideQuest. Image Credit: Holonautic.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2019

Tactical Haptics, creators of the ‘Reactive Grip’ controller are due to begin taking dev kit pre-orders on May 29th. Tactical Haptics has been part of the modern VR scene since day zero. Later this month, Tactical Haptics says it will show off the controllers with an integration of the VR LBE game Sweet Escape.

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VRScout

AUGUST 18, 2020

WITHIN’s Supernatural is a VR fitness experience designed to take full advantage of the Oculus Quest’s tetherless inside-out tracking. Haptic Tails. With the addition of Haptic Tails and the Target Travel System, Supernatural now serves as an all-in-one VR solution for maintaining proper mental and physical health.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2021

Over the past few years we’ve seen several interesting attempts at enhancing VR locomotion through the use of haptic accessories. Cybershoes are available now on Amazon for $349 and compatible with Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets. The post Cybershoes For Oculus Quest Are Easier To Buy Than Ever appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Image courtesy Oculus. This is an area where I clearly undershot,” he said, noting that Oculus’ own Half Dome prototype shown earlier this year had already met two of these specifications (140 degree FOV and variable focus), and that display panels matching the predicted resolution have already been shown publicly.

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VRScout

APRIL 22, 2021

UNCONTAINED features advanced haptics and COVID safety protocols to offer a one-of-a-kind LBVR solution. Select experiences even featured smell and temperature haptics. During gameplay, you’ll experience a wide range of haptic feedback. Image Credit: Immersive Tech.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2021

This second-generation treadmill is tailored specifically for VR arcades and industry training applications and features enhanced walking technology with haptic feedback that promises to make your movement feel more natural in VR. If you want to really feel the ground under your feet rattle, crank up the haptics through the Control Center.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2021

Yaw VR’s smart chair offers a 40-degree motion range for roll, 70-degree for pitch movements, and haptic vibrations. There’s also built-in vibration haptics capable of simulating acceleration, speed, an engine’s RPM, and gunshots. Image Credit: Yaw VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 26, 2020

These days we have had various leaks about a new upcoming Oculus Quest , with also renders and photos shared by the famous leaker Walking Cat. Oculus is going to release a new Oculus Quest. Various rumors and leaks in the past weeks hinted to an upcoming release of a new Oculus Quest headset. The comfort enigma.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

With Oculus having launched hand-tracking on the Quest this past December, I wonder how far we are from consumer-ready mind-control systems. As new haptic and biometric sensory technologies become more refined, more sophisticated interfaces will begin to emerge. . It’s a risky business, but also an absolute reality. “ Eye-Tracking .

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2021

By employing a unique combination of haptic technology and hardware-agnostic software, Fundamental Surgery is able to deliver a genuine sense of touch when performing key surgical actions, interacting with specific medical tools, and operating on different tissue variants. Feature Image Credit: FundamentalVR.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Oculus Quest 2 has a release date of October 13th. Quest 2 has effectively zero new features compared to the original, and Oculus says both headsets will share the same game library. Oculus Quest 2 vs. Quest Specs. The same thing applies to Oculus Link. Similar to the original, Quest 2 will see improvements over time.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 15, 2021

SenseGlove, one of the premier manufacturers of haptic and tracking gloves for XR and robotics, announced Wednesday, October 13, that the newest model – SenseGlove Nova – is now shipping worldwide. SenseGlove is based in the Netherlands, but the company’s haptic gloves are sold worldwide. Meet SenseGlove.

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Road to VR

MAY 7, 2018

Oculus today announced it’s rebranding Oculus Research, the company’s R&D lab, to the newly created Facebook Reality Labs (FRL). The company announced the change via a Facebook post by Oculus Chief Scientist Michael Abrash. Image courtesy Oculus. Image courtesy Facebook.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2022

This year we saw a ridiculous-looking haptic suit complete with 1,333,337 integrated haptic sensors, from computer peripheral manufacturer Razer to a gorgeous VR role-playing game from developer SmileGate. April Fools Day is once again upon us, which means a whole bunch of fake products from VR hardware manufacturers and developers.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Last week industry legend and current Oculus VR CTO John Carmack sat down with stand-up comedian and podcast icon Joe Rogan for Episode #1342 of the immensely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast. 58:33 ] – Carmack compares similarities between Neurolink’s brain-interface RF technology and Oculus’ camera and display system. [

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2019

There’s presently a haptics bug which is preventing the Rift S controllers from vibrating at all, but we have no reason to expect this won’t be fix by (or near) the actual launch of the headset. SEE ALSO Oculus Rift S Review – A Good Choice for VR Newcomers, a Difficult Choice for VR Vets. See our Rift S review here.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Battle friends and family in immersive free-roam battles using your Oculus (Meta) Quest VR headset. The game also supports the bHaptics vest, which adds an additional level of immersion via haptic feedback technology. There’s also Capture the Flag, Competitive, and single-player wave-based mode called Coronavirus Killer.

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ARPost

AUGUST 23, 2021

The company also makes haptic gloves for adding an extra layer of immersion to VR experiences. These include charging stations and interchangeable battery packs for long or frequent use, and adaptors for hardware from companies like VIVE , Oculus , and Antilatency. SenseGlove also makes haptic gloves for VR experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. That is if every company implemented OpenXR, a program built for the Oculus should work with SteamVR as well. Image by Oculus).

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The product is a 3D modeling software for PC VR and Oculus Quest headsets. According to the company, the HaptX DK2 is the first true-contact haptics available to purchase on the market, utilizing 130 points of feedback on a user’s hand. Gravity Sketch’ is now free to individual users. Snapchat AR takes filters to the next level.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2022

Having tried the haptic facemask by bHaptics, I can tell you that having haptic feedback on the head may be quite cool if designed properly : being headshot and feeling the head to vibrate adds a good level of immersion to a FPS game. It has also ergonomic controllers with advanced haptic feedback.

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Road to VR

APRIL 6, 2021

SenseGlove, a Dutch-based producer of VR haptic gloves, has revealed an early prototype of their second glove, the SenseGlove Nova. SenseGlove’s first glove was called the DK1 and were tethered haptic gloves that use an exoskeleton attached to each finger for the force-feedback. Cas & Chary Present.

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