Cats and VR

JULY 17, 2017

Leap Motion, Inc., the leading creator of motion tracking technology for natural input in virtual and augmented reality, today announced $50 million in Series C funding led by clients advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Private Equity Group, has joined Leap Motion’s board of directors.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2020

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) researchers unveiled a prototype motion controller recently which showcases experimental techniques into full hand tracking using machine learning and capacitive sensors. Image courtesy SIE. Like the Index controller, Sony’s prototype features an open-palm design using a wrist strap.

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ARPost

JUNE 18, 2021

Immersive experiences are in greater demand in all fields: for home entertainment, for training in various industries, and for retail and marketing. Leap Motion. And it is made possible by VIRTUOSO , an open-source SDK created by Charles Rivers Analytics, which is now available for Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Sense Glove.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

This includes professional-grade eye-tracking running up to 210 frames per second, Leap Motion hand-tracking, a built-in VirtualLink cable system, a helmet-compatible mount, as well as an augmented reality add-on module for mixed reality experiences. . It was so close to reality that I felt I was inside the F18A.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 16, 2019

For more natural hands-on interactions, Varjo’s VR-2 Pro features built-in Ultraleap (formerly Leap Motion) hand-tracking technology that removes the need of physical controllers and letting users engage with the VR environment using their own two hands. Image Credit: Varjo. Image Credit: Varjo. “We

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2024

Another example could be an educational experience that trains the user in doing something (e.g. If you use a Leap Motion controller, you should be able to grab the feed of its cameras according to its docs. And recently Leap Motion has become compatible with standalone headsets like Pico ones.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2017

Of course, the beauty of real-time VR rendering combined with a multi-axis robot arm means that its potential applications are almost endless and can be improved over time; initially designed for the attractions industry, the same software can be used to safely simulate high-risk scenarios for training purposes. image courtesy Holovis.

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VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2017

360VR videos and photos became a regular part of our social media feeds , billions of dollars invested in VR technology advancement, and a VR experience for everything from movie trailers, corporate training and Presidential farewells. Leap Motion – Leap Motion. It was indeed a big year for VR. .

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 11, 2020

But… I have two big BUTs: Etee tries to mix the best of fingers tracking solutions like Leap Motion with the best of controllers like Oculus Touch. I see its potential for using it in applications in the field of training and fitness in VR, for instance, more than using them to play a game on SteamVR.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Bullet Train – Epic Games. Blocks – Leap Motion. Bullet Train – Epic Games. The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed – Cloudhead Games. Job Simulator – Owlchemy Labs. The Climb – Crytek. Space Pirate Trainer – I-Illusions (Winner) . Best Interaction Design: Job Simulator – Owlchemy Labs. Tilt Brush – Google.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Also, Leap Motion tracking or the mixed reality cameras of Varjo XR-3 are not part of this model. in training, to see what you are looking at), and for accessibility (to let people that can not use their hands interact with XR applications). Also, eye-tracking is very important for many enterprise-oriented applications (e.g.

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XROM

JUNE 2, 2023

The Leap Motion Controller 2 is the ideal hardware for experiencing Ultraleap’s world-class hand tracking. Key improvements over the original Leap Motion Controller include higher resolution cameras, an increased field of view, and 25% lower power consumption, all in a 30% smaller package for optimum placement and convenience.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2018

For example, they could be used for training in industrial facilities, physical therapy, rehab, real estate tours, the list goes on. In one case study, a multiple-sclerosis patient used Cybershoes along with a Leap Motion sensor to walk around a subway system while using her hands to push doors.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2022

Whether you’re looking to boost collaborative experiences, enhance employee training, or unlock new levels of creativity the right tracking technology is a must. The STRATOS solution can track the motion of a user’s hands using the Leap Motion control, then project tactile effects to provide unique feedback.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Project North Star is an opensource reference design for a wide-FOV augmented reality headset that Leap Motion (now Ultraleap ) has given to the community. The hand tracking was fabulous as always thanks to Leap Motion and its Orion tracking. Let me tell you my first hands-on impressions on it! North Star AR headset.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 16, 2020

Concept picture of SenseGlove used in industrial settings for VR training. It has not been thought for games, but more for enterprise uses like training. The finger tracking can be improved and it is worse than the one of Leap Motion, also because every finger has not all its DOF tracked.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Circuit Stream , the company he works for, offers a full platform of AR/VR training and learning services to help people master immersive technology. Those users just want to come to their meetings and put on their headsets for some training or teaching experience. The image above is a Leap Motion hand-tracking demo.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For instance, in a mixed reality training session on a physical plane, the pilot should be able to see the physical switches of the plane exactly like in real life The headset has now a physical button to turn it off , so it doesn’t require anymore to be unplugged every time it is not in use.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 9, 2020

As you may have understood, this was not a game, but a training experience aimed at the enterprise sector. They develop many custom B2B VR experiences for their clients, mainly about training , and now they are also thinking about offering their own products regarding VR training. Me and Simon of One Bonsai. VR Pianist.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 9, 2017

In theory, the gloves could paired with other technologies like a Leap Motion sensor to simulate a wide range of activities. Jointly, these technologies may someday be used to immerse you entirely in a virtual world, whether for entertainment, gaming or more practical purposes like situational training.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

I had a chance to catch up with the lead designer of Manus VR , Stijn Stumpel , at GDC where we compared Manus VR to Leap Motion, talked about how the flex sensors work, the use cases where having tracked hands makes sense, their extremely polished demo called Pillow’s Willow, and where they’re going in the future.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 9, 2017

Just before tuning in to the Apple WWDC2017 Keynote on Monday, I had a meeting with Jayse Hansen , master of the Fictional User Interface (FUI), Hologram and HUD design for film franchises like Star Wars, Iron Man, and The Hunger Games, and Alex Colgan , Leap Motion ’s digital content and community lead. Read more here.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

San Francisco-based Leap Motion has raised a $50M Series C for their hand- and finger-tracking technology. The round was led by JP Morgan Asset management, and this fresh influx of cash brings Leap Motion’s total funding to almost $95M. via The Venture Reality Fund. INVESTMENT & FUNDING WRAPUP.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Battlespace 3 isn’t a game that you simply pick up from Steam, it’s a full blown simulator intended for training and professional use. Earlier in the year, Bohemia Interactive used both the Rift and the Leap Motion hand-tracking sensor to showcase in-depth vehicle cockpit simulations.

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Road to VR

MARCH 26, 2017

Bandai Namco’s ‘ Project i Can ‘ has made the Anywhere Door a (virtual) reality using the HTC Vive, Leap Motion, and a few simple props tracked with attached Vive controllers. Another scene seen through the door puts the users on top of a train with a tunnel rushing right at them.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

It seems cool, but I would like to try it to believe in it: all the times that someone promised me some kind of sensory magic, it never turned out so good as they told me (like with the phantom touch sensation that Leap Motion told me about ). More info (Adventure Lab) More info (The Passengers).

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 12, 2019

for advanced training) and so even the price is very enterprise-oriented. But companies interested in having it, will be able to afford it and use it for instance in their training programs and actually spare money thanks to the more effective training procedure. Features of Dexmo gloves (Image by Dexta Robotics). Hands-on.

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Leapmotion

JUNE 20, 2018

At Leap Motion, we’re always looking to advance our interactions in ways that push our hardware and software. Click To Tweet With this demo, we have the magic of Leap Motion hand tracking combined with a handheld paddle controller. Our AI opponent takes our training to the next level.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2021

A future runtime could offer more functionalities , a bit like it has happened with Leap Motion that in 2012 was a rough accessory and now is an amazing hands tracking device. The sensors read all the brainwave data, and at the moment this data is abstracted to just give you an index of a selection. Hands-on with the demos.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2020

the ones from Leap Motion). The standard method works, but I find its implementation very rough, and suitable only for little experiments, or for integrating the Oculus Hands Tracking SDK with other hands libraries’ interaction systems (e.g.

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Leapmotion

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Instead, we’re trained by our physical experiences and culture to have triggered responses based on our expectations. Leap Motion Orion tracking was designed with simple physical interactions in mind, starting with pinch and grab. In the world of design, intuition is a dangerous word. Core Orion Interactions.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 19, 2017

Above: David Holz, founder of Leap Motion, shows off hand-tracking in VR. The headset used sensors to detect my fingers, using software from Leap Motion. The Department of Defense spends up to $7 billion a year on training, and if you can train people better in VR, that saves money. R&D still to come.

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Leapmotion

JUNE 14, 2018

But it also serves as a proof of concept for intuitive interaction in training, education, visualisation and entertainment. Fun and slightly twisted, Cat Explorer is also a proof of concept for intuitive interaction in training, education, visualization and entertainment. This is the core of our mission at Leap Motion.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Bullet Train – Epic Games. Blocks – Leap Motion. Bullet Train – Epic Games. Best Game: Space Pirate Trainer – I-Illusions (Winner). Raw Data – Survios. The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed – Cloudhead Games. Job Simulator – Owlchemy Labs. The Climb – Crytek. SEE ALSO 'Raw Data' Early Access Review.

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Steki Amusement

AUGUST 1, 2024

A variant of its best-selling 6 DoF PCVR E4, this new headset is integrated with Ultraleap’s Leap Motion Controller 2 hand tracking camera, allowing operation and interaction within a VR environment naturally and without separate controllers. This ensures the capture of hand gestures from wide angles for ultimate interactivity.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

The epic Noah Zerkin (the guy making the Leap Motion North Star headsets) at our booth to try the game! People like Eloi Gerard, Nikk Mitchell, Gianluigi Perrone, and many others that I know from the XR Story group on WeChat are all people worth meeting… and many of them were at this event. You may ask me how the event is big.

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Everything VR & AR

OCTOBER 5, 2017

On this episode we are joined by Amy Peck who is the founder of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR strategy & consulting firm, co-founder of BoundlessXR, a simulation & training platform, and is also Head of Enterprise Strategy at UploadVR. Amy launched the Enterprise division at Leap Motion before starting her own company.

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