VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

In June 2019, CTRL-Labs acquired patents from Myo, a similar wearable created by North that enables control of robotics and PCs via gestures and motion. With Oculus having launched hand-tracking on the Quest this past December, I wonder how far we are from consumer-ready mind-control systems. Eye-Tracking .

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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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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2021

Impulse Gear announced that Larcenauts (2021) , its 6v6 hero shooter for PC VR and Oculus Quest, is getting a few key updates today which focus on increasing immersion in the game. SteamVR and Oculus players can now join each other’s lobby by entering a player’s unique lobby code.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2017

From haptic wearables, multiplayer VR dance parties, to a slew of mixed-reality demonstrations. Before putting on the Oculus Rift, the developer placed a headband on me, called Muse , to track my brainwaves—to monitor wether or not my mind was calm or active.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Oculus Touch controllers were just announced to ship late in 2016. Xbox gamepads shipped with the Oculus Rift headset. Though Oculus Rift no longer comes bundled with an Xbox controller, there are still titles being made that are compatible with gamepads across Steam, Oculus Store, and the Playstation Store.

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ARVR

MARCH 2, 2021

Interhaptics collaborates with Simon Frübis on a multisensory feedback study for AR/VR Interhaptics collaborates with Simon Frübis and Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal University on multisensory feedback for VR /AR and how to integrate sound into haptics with the Haptic Composer from Interhaptics.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Most of us are already familiar with haptics from playing video games, where rumble and vibration are creatively used to create a connection between the action on the screen and the gamer. It seems likely that it’s not a question of whether or not Apple brings out some form of AR wearable, but when. Healthcare.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Y ou’ve likely heard all about Facebook Connect 7, including the keynote unveiling of Oculus Quest 2 (our pre-order is in). This signals a design path that — like we project for Apple — will prioritize wearability and social sensibilities over advanced optics, at least in version 1.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Virtual reality headsets have come a long way since products like the Oculus Quest burst into the scene a few years ago. Some companies are even experimenting with haptic systems, like gloves and body suits which can track minute user movements, even without relying entirely on camera feeds.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 31, 2019

Facebook’s Oculus Quest launched this past May, creating more interest in VR than ever and serious momentum across the consumer market. Matthew Wren: Wireless was a big jump, and I’m expecting to see resolution and motion tracking improvements, as well as hopefully some better innovations in haptics.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Facebook came with the Oculus Quest 1 & 2 , then Microsoft with the Hololens2 with hand tracking capabilities; but there are limitations in dealing with occlusions and in tracking outside the camera’s field of view on the headset. Eric Vezzoli, Interhaptics CEO & Founder “We are thrilled to carry on this collaboration.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 18, 2019

Image by Oculus). He was the last Oculus founder to still work at Oculus. From now on, nothing of the old Oculus remains at the new Oculus. Oculus is no more, there is only Facebook. Mitchell left with a heartwarming letter on the Oculus subreddit. Top news of the week. I really wish the best to him.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 4, 2017

Whether by haptic claws or well-designed VR controllers like the Oculus Touch, there’s a mission to bring an intricate level of control to VR involving natural interaction with our hands. The glove itself includes multiple sensors and connects to other hardware wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

VR: Starting With Meta Quest Meta started with VR as Facebook in 2014 by acquiring Oculus. While Apple called them " clumsy " during its announcement, at the same time Meta's AI program reduced theirs to little more than slimline haptic grips with precision buttons.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 30, 2017

We know that now with the Oculus Touch and the HTC Vive, but even when VR was simply a screen strapped to your head many felt that hands were the future. We began to develop The Gallery on the first Oculus devkit with the Razer Hydra (a Sixense technology) to deliver surrogate hand tracking and body presence back in 2013.

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

While wearable technologies, including wearable XR, didn’t exactly “blow up” this year, the technology did further entrench itself in enterprise—the number of companies in the evaluation stage rose significantly, several large deployments made headlines, and solution providers continued to partner and expand their products to more platforms.

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EnterpriseWear

JUNE 26, 2018

From building the actual plane to the in-flight experience, wearable XR (AR, VR, MR) devices have a role to play in multiple professions within the commercial aviation industry. The Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit (EWTS) is an annual conference dedicated to the use of wearable technology for business and industrial applications.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

cable extender left over from my ownership of an Oculus Rift CV1 with a 3-camera tracking setup. The different wearable (body) options are demonstrated by our wooden friend below, showing the high degree of precision that is possible given enough Vive trackers and USB bandwidth: (Image by Rob Cole). The standard 1.2

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Plus, they have haptic feedback capabilities, though they’re less advanced than those on the Meta Quest Pro. The first way to do this is to create a direct connection through the Oculus app for Windows. The Touch Plus controllers feature a two-stage index trigger for more precise controls.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Most of us are already familiar with haptics from playing video games, where rumble and vibration are creatively used to create a connection between the action on the screen and the gamer. It seems likely that it’s not a question of whether or not Apple brings out some form of AR wearable, but when. Healthcare.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 29, 2023

→ Explore Niantic Meta Best-known for the Oculus collection of VR headsets, Meta helps both businesses and consumers alike to explore the possibilities of virtual reality. The company’s range of devices include everything from the lightweight VIVE Flow, to the VIVE XR Elite , for users in search of updated graphics.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 10, 2022

Users may utilize visual, sound, and haptic (touch) stimuli to create an immersive manufactured world. They offer superior visuals and performance but are somewhat expensive, and can include the Oculus Rift or Quest , the Vive , and the PlayStation VR, to name a few notable examples. In VR, two lenses are positioned between the screen.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The video highlighted how the MR headset has a less bulky frame than the Oculus Quest 2. The controllers also include Tru Touch haptics. Quest 3 Unboxing Leaks In late August, a video emerged on X showcasing the Quest 3 device. The unboxing video shows off the upcoming MR device, its controllers, and packaging.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They also feature TruTouch haptic for immersive feedback. With the Touch Plus controllers, there are no tracking rings, common among 6DoF consumer controllers since the introduction of the Oculus Rift. The Plus controllers also feature advanced haptics. The Pro controllers use on-board cameras to track their position in space.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2024

Call it mobility, call it locomotion, but we make wearable robotics, which got us to the two different versions of our VR boots on the table in front of me here. From a vision level, we’re fulfilling the sci-fi promise of virtual reality, but so many of us in this space are doing very similar things.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 11, 2022

For years, the company has been delivering some of the most powerful and accessible XR experiences around, with tools like the Oculus Quest. Tools like the Oculus already come with hand tracking functionality, to help users interact with some software on a hands-free basis.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 14, 2023

Samsung’s XR Journey In 2015, Samsung released the Gear VR headset, which allowed users to play Oculus games on their Gear smartphone, providing the stepping stones in allowing Samsung to engage with immersive technology and develop leading products. However, despite a warm critical reception, the device was not a commercial success.

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VRWorld

MAY 8, 2018

Disney’s Force Jacket is a haptic jacket from Disney, designed to greatly increase the immersion provided by VR and AR experiences. The way this works is by using advanced haptics and pneumatics to provide pressure on different parts of the body.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Alan: So are you putting together like a haptics suits for these people, so that if they make a mistake in training, they get a massive shock through the whole body? Allan: I love that-- Alan: Or haptic gloves? We have been playing a little bit with some of the haptic gloves and the like. There are far less wearables.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Alan: So are you putting together like a haptics suits for these people, so that if they make a mistake in training, they get a massive shock through the whole body? Alan: Or haptic gloves? We have been playing a little bit with some of the haptic gloves and the like. There are far less wearables. Allan: I love that--.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Alan: So are you putting together like a haptics suits for these people, so that if they make a mistake in training, they get a massive shock through the whole body? Alan: Or haptic gloves? We have been playing a little bit with some of the haptic gloves and the like. There are far less wearables. Allan: I love that--.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

HTC advertises it as a headset for relaxation and productivity because it wants to position it as a different product than a gaming machine like Oculus Quest 2. Or some haptic accessories?). This is an enormous endorsement for virtual reality, and the previous use of 17,000 Oculus Gos by Walmart pales in comparison.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

References found in the Oculus Quest 2 firmware by users Reggy04 and Basti564 highlight how the Quest 2 Pro should have: Eyes tracking Facial expressions tracking Eye relief knob Granular IPD adjustment External charging station. Top news of the week. Image by Facebook). References found in Quest 2 firmware hint to Quest Pro features.

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VRScout

JULY 2, 2019

Beach Body Bros – While showcasing Oculus Medium as a production-ready sculpting tool, Beach Body Bros takes you on a ridiculous musical journey through a world of pure muscle, intense strength, and stupid greatness. See below for a full breakdown of this year’s immersive entertainment: Beach Body Bros.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 30, 2019

2010, we had wearable technologies like the Fitbits, the Apple Watch, so forth and so on. So something like an Oculus Go, for example, allows you to look around and be inside of a video. If we go back from the 80s — that I remember — we had the personal computers, PCs. And in the 90s we had the laptops.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

As someone who has spent a lot of time using different PCVR controllers like Wands, Index, Windows MR, and different versions of Oculus Touch, I wondered: how would these Sword controllers compare? As with any wearable equipment, you won’t know until you try, and your chance of getting a good fit will vary.

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XR for Business Podcast

OCTOBER 30, 2019

2010, we had wearable technologies like the Fitbits, the Apple Watch, so forth and so on. So something like an Oculus Go, for example, allows you to look around and be inside of a video. And what we've discovered is that every 10 years there are technology cycles. And in the 90s we had the laptops. And year 2000 we had the smartphones.

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