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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AUGUST 6, 2024

Built in Unreal Engine, my initial demo didn't use any specialist equipment beyond the headset and wand controllers, though it was enlightening. PC-based demo using a Vive Pro The second demo introduced some intriguing specialist equipment, chiefly a FLAIM Trainer haptic vest that simulates heat when moving closer to a virtual fire.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2022

has been pushing the limits of haptic technology since the launch of its HaptX DK2 gloves back in January 2021. Now the company is opening pre-orders for its first-ever commercial product, the HaptX Gloves G1, a ground-breaking haptic device optimized and designed for large-scale deployment, and ready for the enterprise metaverse.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The company formerly known as AxonVR , which has raised more than $5 million in venture capital, is rebranding to HaptX, and revealing a feature prototype of a VR glove which uses micro-pneumatics for detailed haptics and force feedback to the fingers. After trying the prototype for myself, I came away impressed with the tech.

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Road to VR

JULY 3, 2018

Plexus Immersive Corp, a San Francisco-based startup, announced a pair of VR gloves that integrate haptic feedback and interface with multiple tracking standards, including SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and Windows “Mixed Reality” VR. Compatibility : Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, C#, Python.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“With HaptX Gloves G1, we’re making it possible for all organizations to leverage our lifelike haptics,” HaptX founder and CEO, Jake Rubin, said in a release shared with ARPost. The Gloves G1 are available in four sizes and feature improved haptics and ergonomics, as well as wireless mobility.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Haptic feedback is essential in bringing player’s hands into VR worlds. The company is today announcing TouchSense Force, a combination of development software and hardware that it hopes will enhance haptic feedback in both existing game controllers and new devices to make for better VR experiences and other content.

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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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APRIL 5, 2017

The first time I tried a Tactical Haptics virtual reality controller was at GDC 2016. The idea of believable haptics in VR seemed like something we wouldn’t be getting for a long time. Impressive VR haptics are already on their way and could be in your living room in 2018. I wasn’t expecting much.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

StrikerVR, longtime maker of haptic VR guns, is launching its most affordable product yet: the Mavrik-Pro. StrikerVR makes some of the best haptic VR guns in the biz which can be found at premiere VR attractions. Though the peripheral packs and impressive punch, the pricey product is a tough sell for smaller venues and consumers.

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AR Insider

JULY 26, 2021

Sketchfab is integrated into Epic’s popular Unreal Engine game and special effects paltform, and notably, all of its competitors, starting with Unity, Snap’s Lens Studio, Facebook’s Spark AR, and even Tilt Brush. Haptic VR Glove Company HaptX Raises $12 Million in New Funding. In short, they are everywhere spatial content is made.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Thanks to the improvements in haptics , depth of field, and other factors, users can feel that they are actually interacting with real-life objects. Ultraleap (previously Leap Motion), a company focused on developing haptics technology for the immersive experiences industry, has recently launched Gemini.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2016

AxonVR , the company currently working on a full-body haptic solution for VR, are on their way to bringing their technology to an ever-widening audience. “At its heart, haptic simulation comes down to physics. Objects don’t just have to look right. Only a few short months later, the company announced the closure of a $5.8

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system. Japanese company Diver-X recently unveiled the HalfDive, a one-of-a-kind VR headset meant to be used in bed while laying down. Image Credit: Diver-X.

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VRScout

JULY 3, 2018

A wide range of tracking adapters and impressive hardware could make the Plexus the next big haptic glove. Linear resistant actuators (LRAs) placed at the ends of each fingertip provide realistic haptic feedback for the user. Compatibility: Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, C#, Python. degrees precision.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Combining 360-degree capture with solutions for spatial sound and integrations with tools like Unity, Unreal, and other engines, VR cameras are highly flexible. Haptic Gloves and Suits Though the hype around haptic technologies has dwindled in recent years, innovators are beginning to recognize the benefits of full haptic feedback.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Previously released on Steam back in April, Whitewater VR was created in Unreal Engine 5 by solo developer Adam Horvath. It's also using foveated rendering via eye tracking and haptic feedback in the Sense controllers. Whitewater VR - Extreme Kayaking Adventure arrives today on PlayStation VR2. Online leaderboards are also available.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The open-source demo offers a framework for use in any Unreal Engine project, as well as a ‘Playground’ scene containing an underground bunker and shooting range to showcase hand interactivity. The framework is released under the CC0 license, meaning it can be used by anyone without restriction.

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MAY 10, 2024

The thumb and index fingers also have vibrotactile actuators for traditional haptic feedback, allowing Nova to simulate texture of virtual surfaces. Developers of bespoke enterprise apps can integrate SenseGlove’s Unity, Unreal or native SDK to support the force feedback and haptic features.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The demo was a modified Unity XR Interaction Toolkit sample, because the device has already an SDK for Unity (while the Unreal one is still in the works). Of course, a pen has more limited use cases than haptic gloves, but for the niches where this device can be applied (e.g. surgery training), I think it’s great.

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Slashgear

JULY 3, 2018

Ironically, it has also set up somewhat unreal expectations of what VR is and can do. Thanks to the well-timed and successful film adaptation of “Ready Player One”, virtual reality has gained even more mainstream attention. Fortunately, there are some that are rising up to the challenge to actually make fiction real.

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JUNE 26, 2024

It’s an unreal level of contrast. We've also been pleased with how rapidly both platforms are improving on the software side, like the lower latency hand tracking coming in visionOS2 and the improved passthrough on Quest. We look forward to evolving THRASHER along with all these amazing platform updates." We'll have more soon.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Company CTO Idan Beck says its Sandbox SDK will have capabilities like “high-performance inverse kinematics, rigging, and motion capture capabilities,” and will include support for Unreal Engine, Unity, and Native. Sandbox says however that developers can create using more modest setups such as an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.

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HaptX

MARCH 6, 2018

She says haptic gloves, like those from HaptX, will be the bridge to make VR useful for an audience beyond gamers. “We Haptic Gloves for Data Visualization. “It Edwards says that’s why sophisticated haptics are the missing piece of the experience. Bringing Haptic Gloves to Games. It’s going to take a leap in game design.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

Other options include a comprehensive Autodesk Media and Entertainment collection, which comes with 3DS Max, MotionBuilder, Maya, and more. Rokoko Studio Rokoko Studio is a comprehensive motion capture technology solution with a dedicated plugin for the Unreal Engine development landscape.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Haptic motors. Sony also invested roughly $1 billion into Epic Games, owners of the real-time 3D (RT3D) engine Unreal, to develop Metaverse projects and experiences. The Senior Vice President of Platform Experience for Sony, Hideaki Nishino, showcased the headset and controllers. Features include: New orb-shaped controllers.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 3, 2023

The product combines hand tracking with haptic feedback to give the user a more hands-on approach to interacting with the virtual environment around them. Battery life is around two hours with haptics on and eight hours with it turned off. You can also hot swap the battery to keep it up and running.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2020

Feelreal had its first taste of notoriety back at GDC 2015 when the company debuted its public prototype, a sort of smell-o-vision add-on for VR headsets that provided users with a number of scents through a clip-in cartridge system as well as hot and cool wind, water mist, and haptic vibrations. Image courtesy Feelreal Inc.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 1, 2024

The Controllers can track the five fingers and have very strong haptic vibrations. RecRoom without kids For us developers, there will be a dedicated Unity SDK at launch , with the Unreal one following a few months later. Valve is also working on native tools using COBOL , which is a language with a long and reliable history.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 20, 2023

Gaining an understanding of how certain solutions like Unity and Unreal Engine are used to produce VR experiences will be essential. Graphic design skills: VR designers are responsible for creating unique virtual experiences with a combination of audio, visuals, and even haptic elements.

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JULY 9, 2023

A "new proximity base head haptics system" was also mentioned, alongside controller feedback and adaptive trigger support. New physics-driven platforming lets you swim, jump, crouch, climb, zipline, and swing across these environments.

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Peter Graham

AUGUST 5, 2019

Epic Games launched its $100,000,000 USD Epic MegaGrants initiative to support Unreal Engine developers earlier this year, no matter what field they worked in. Currently, the Virteasy Dental uses a 3D HD screen with a haptic arm and dental grip. Currently, the Virteasy Dental uses a 3D HD screen with a haptic arm and dental grip.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ultraleap is even investing in the area of mid-air haptics for unique forms of feedback. → Explore Ultraleap Tobii Focusing on the eye-tracking landscape, Tobii is on a mission to improve the way people interact with computing technology. The solution also connects with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 platform.

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HaptX

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Up to four people can feel like they are standing right next to each other in VR – where they handle the same objects at the same time – and the haptics work perfectly. Another journalist was in another VR headset with haptic gloves playing [virtual] Jenga next to me. This is the future of collaboration in the metaverse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Ultraleap is even investing in the area of mid-air haptics, for unique forms of feedback. Latest UltraLeap News Tobii Focusing on the eye-tracking landscape, Tobii is on a mission to improve the way people interact with computing technology. The tracking-system agnostic technology can also integrate with virtually any setup.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Logitech VR Ink Pilot Edition stylus weighs 68 grams and includes a pressure sensitive button, a clickable 2D touch-strip, menu & system buttons, side ‘grab’ buttons, and integrated haptics. Logitech is promising “2.5+ hours” of battery life.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 19, 2021

For example, could you provide the player haptic feedback in addition or instead of visual or audio cues? Here you are some: Open XR: [link] UI Accessibility Plugin (Unity): [link] Set Color Deficiency Type (Unreal Engine): [link]. You can find it here: [link]. What are the key areas around which an accessible design revolves around?

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