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How Researchers Are Using Machine Learning To Make VR Sword Fights More Realistic

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.” These repeated actions can easily break player immersion, which is why researchers have begun working on a new system that uses machine learning to deliver more realistic sword fights against less predictable opponents. For more information on Touché, visit here. Image Credit: University of Bath / Ninja Theory.

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Developer Creates VR Time Machine To Relive His Past Year

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Lucky for us, Rizzoto comedically documented his experience creating a personal time machine, and the process is nothing short of daunting. His approach was to split his time machine project into three trials. Building a VR-powered time machine isn’t an easy task. Wells book The Time Machine or the film Hot Tub Time Machine.

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AR Apps With Artificial Intelligence in 2021

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Augmented reality apps are becoming more and more powerful with the help of artificial intelligence, which learns context and awareness about what you are trying to achieve. Artificial Intelligence is the use of machines, especially computer systems, to simulate human intelligence. In the process, you will learn how to draw.

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‘Star Wars Pinball VR’ Preview: An Out Of This World Arcade Experience

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THE MACHINES. For my preview I only had access to two pinball machines; one based on the very popular Mandalorian series on Disney Plus, and another on Gareth Edward’s stand-alone movie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The full game features eight pinball machines , each based on a different Star Wars storyline.

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Video Of An AR Pianist Playing A Real Piano Is Going Viral

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The app uses machine learning to detect the piano, and then figures out the exact 3D position and orientation of your piano in a 3D space down to 1 cm accuracy. Our latest app, AR Pianist, uses machine learning to superimpose a virtual pianist on your piano. Obviously all of that carries on to the AR headset too.”.

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Snapchat AR Lenses Update Adds Voice Commands, Shared Worlds, Dog & Plant Scanner

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This includes voice-activate UI navigation, shared AR Lenses capable of spanning multiple city blocks, new scanners capable of identifying dog and plant breeds, and machine learning functionality just to name a few. This week Snap Inc. Voice-Activated Lenses.

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Fable Studio’s ‘Lucy’ The First Virtual Being To Win Emmy

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Using a combination of machine learning technology and artificial intelligence, Lucy is capable of interacting with users on a deeper level than a scripted avatar. You’re not just watching a character’s story, you’re a part of it.”. Image Credit: Fable Studio. Lucy, however, is much more than a simple NPC (nonplayable character).