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Researchers Say Head-mounted Haptics Can Combat Smooth Locomotion Discomfort in VR

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Researchers from the National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and Texas A&M University say that haptic feedback delivered to the head right from a VR headset can significantly reduce discomfort related to smooth locomotion in VR. Image courtesy Yi-Hao Peng. Image courtesy Yi-Hao Peng.

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Nissan Partners With HaptX To Bring Realistic Touch To Vehicle Design

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Nissan is taking a new approach to their vehicle design process that will involve using VR and HaptX’s realistic haptic feedback technology to give designers the ultimate freedom of physically holding and manipulating 3D models in a virtual space. Designers can physically touch their concept car before it’s even manufactured.

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Save the Date for the Most Important XR Events in Q3 and Q4 2022

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Even though its focus is on new computer graphics technology, it covers many other relevant XR topics, such as privacy and safety in AR and VR, rapid prototyping of XR experiences, haptics, and digital twins. Where: Houston, Texas, USA. Industrial XR Global Summit. When: August 29-31, 2022.

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SXSW 2023: Highlights and XR Experiences That Push the Boundaries of Storytelling, Music, and Technology

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The interactive, volumetric music concert took concertgoers into a special metaverse space inspired by the famous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. Polymorf brought Symbiosis to the US for the first time in November 2022, and it got its Texas premiere at SXSW 2023. They choose a symbiotic role and interact with their surroundings.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.04.15): Tariffs may be lifted on XR headsets, Vision Pro 2 may be in production, and more!

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More info Some news about content Hit physics sandbox Besiege is coming to Quest in May Dimensional Double Shift is leaving open beta and getting its first paid DLC, bringing a new Texas-inspired dimension to the game FastHands brings parkour action with an innovative hands-based locomotion.

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‘Ralph Breaks VR’ Hyper-Reality Experience Is An All-Out Assault On Your Senses

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Choose the wrong one and you’ll receive a little shock thanks to the The VOID’s haptic vests. . This makes sense considering the first objective tasked my group with correctly hand-selecting a constantly changing panel of buttons in order to fix. Ralph Breaks VR will be available November 21st at the following VOID Experience Centers: .

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Sony Pictures Teams With The VOID on ‘Jumanji: Reverse the Curse’, Launching November 27th

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The VOID is a location-based VR attraction where players don headsets & haptics vests, and physically navigate through a stage filled with props and immersive tricks which bring the virtual world to life in a unique way. The title will come to select VOID locations starting on November 27th.

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