Road to VR

MARCH 30, 2021

Hand tracking first became available on the Oculus Quest back in late 2019. Needless to say, this initial demo had several flaws, and didn’t really take the limitations of the technology into account, which is why I decided to initially omit hand tracking support from the full release of Cubism on the Oculus Store. Future Work.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The company turned to The Leadership Network and Oculus (from Meta) to implement a new Virtual Reality solution. Together, TLN and Aptiv decided to build the lean training content on the Oculus for Business platform, by Meta. The Oculus for Business ecosystem also offered access to an easy-to-use headset solution.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 29, 2020

Original image by Oculus). Oculus kills the Go and opens to content on Quest. In the end, the time of the Oculus Go has come. Devices like Oculus Quest , Pico Neo 2 , and Vive Focus Plus have proven that 6DOF VR is more interesting and has far more retention. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2020

In the interview with me, he talked about many topics, like the rumors he heard on Apple Glasses, on the Oculus Quest 2 , the America vs China war, XR entrepreneurship, Tesla, and more! But of course, the technology is still not there: the Oculus Quest is still uncomfortable, we can’t read texts in it, and so on.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2020

I want to start this year and this decade (that will be pervaded by immersive technologies) with an amazing tutorial about how you can get started with Oculus Quest hands tracking SDK and create in Unity fantastic VR experiences with natural interactions! How to get started with Oculus Quest hands tracking SDK in Unity – Video Tutorial.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We decomposed the task of creating a VR-tool for corporate training in the following way: Learning scenarios development We studied the process of network installation in the smallest details. on HTC Vive, connected to a computer, for home training and presentations there is adapted for Oculus Quest. Perfect during self-isolation.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 12, 2019

The time for my Oculus Quest review has come. The Quest has a nice packaging , as all Oculus products. I really love opening Oculus products , since usually they are packaged really well, and the Quest is no exception. Everything appears carefully studied to be pleasant for the user when he/she opens the box.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2017

Cyan’s spiritual successor to Myst is launching with all-new motion control support on March 22nd for HTC Vive and Oculus Touch. The original VR support for Oculus Rift began as a stretch goal during the game’s 2013 Kickstarter campaign , and arrived in October 2016, a couple of months after the standard game launched on Steam.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The Oculus Connect 6 is approaching. Next week, on 25th and 26th, Oculus will hold its main yearly event , and as always, it will talk about the milestones reached by the company and then it will show future hardware and software. What will Oculus announce? This is the homepage of Oculus website (Image by Oculus).

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2021

Part of that recovery process will involve studying the rapid progression of this unprecedented global outbreak. Available now in beta on Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headsets via the Oculus App Lab, Pandemic by Prisms is an engaging and thought-provoking educational game experience designed to illustrate the mathematics of a global viral outbreak.

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Road to VR

JULY 2, 2018

German ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst is participating in a study aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that’s designed to give Earth-bound researchers a better understanding of how sight, sound, and gravity effect hand-eye coordination. Training with the GRASP VR system back on Earth, Image courtesy ESA.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I have been able to speak for almost one hour with Jeremy Bailenson , which is the professor at Stanford that is a legend in the VR field for his studies on interactions, psychology, and training in Virtual Reality. His lab was even visited by Zuckerberg before he decided to acquire Oculus. Or Unreal if that’s your language.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 31, 2021

” VR shouldn’t be used by children… Health and safety warning of the Oculus Rift DevKits (Image from Oculus Forums). When I started using virtual reality in 2014, the age limit for using the Oculus Rift DK 2 was 7 years, but then it was incremented to 13 years old. … but they use it anyway.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2021

Meanwhile, Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency utilized VR technology to conduct a series of tests as part of a physics study regarding the development of advanced materials using nanoparticles. According to NASA, Hoshide used a VR headset to study how astronauts visually translate motion in microgravity.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Because it supports so many platforms, we can be device-independent and build applications for Microsoft HoloLens 2, Oculus Quest, iOS devices, and more. More from AR Insider… The post Case Study: SAP Integrates AR for ERP appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 6, 2020

A research and engineering group called the Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) in Fellbach, Germany conducted a study recently that reveals just how accurate some of the top VR headset’s are when it comes to tracking their respective motion controllers. Ever wonder how VR tracking systems really stack up? The Results.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

There are a number of studies that highlight the positive impact meditation can have on the human body as well as the mind. Malo ka will be arriving for the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets later this year. Practice your meditation skills alongsdie your own Tamagotchi-style spirit guide in this guided meditation app.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

VTime’s cross-platform social network vTime XR is now available on Facebook’s Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets, offering standalone users a premium socialVR experience centered primarily around intimate group meet-ups. Chat with friends across multiple platforms via this intimate socialVR app.

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2019

And while virtual reality and BMIs are still relatively segregated fields at this point, Oculus CTO and legendary programmer John Carmack got a chance to visit Neuralink’s offices, calling it “very bold work.” I spent a day at Neuralink last week, and left with my head figuratively (for now?)

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2020

Bring some color to 13 monochromatic worlds in this Zen-like Oculus VR experience. While still considered by many to be a children’s activity, psychological studies have identified numerous therapeutic benefits tied to adult coloring books, including stress reduction and mindfulness. via Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift/Rift S.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Don’t worry, these aren’t your average Oculus headsets. The impact of VR glasses on the milk production of cows will be shown by a further comprehensive study. Using to capabilities offered by VR technology, researchers placed cattle in VR headsets running a custom-built VR simulation of a calming green pasture.

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VRScout

JUNE 23, 2020

He studied how each player interacted with their virtual environment in order to identify where their respective conditions came into play the most. WalkinVR launches June 29th on Oculus Rift/Rfit S, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Windows Mixed Reality with both free and premium versions available.

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AR Insider

APRIL 22, 2021

New Study Reveals 23 Percent of U.S. Highlights include the fact that 23 percent of consumers have used VR, up from 19 percent in last year’s study. On the bright side, Standalone VR – exemplified by Oculus Quest 2 — was a standout in this year’s survey. Adults Have Tried Virtual Reality. More from AR Insider….

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2020

With the Unimersiv app and Oculus Rift headset, students can meet people from any country in the world and learn languages in VR. The Unimersiv app is free to download on the Oculus Store, making it easily accessible to a wide range of students. Learning Languages ( Unimersiv ). Special Education. Credit: Headcase VR. Campus Visits.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 20, 2020

Last Oculus Quest update shows hints of an Oculus MR ecosystem. Facebook is continuously updating the Oculus Quest , its most successful device, and this week it has rolled out the runtime v16. I think that this update, together with the last ones, marks the beginning of a mixed reality ecosystem that is being built by Oculus.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Wildman , (professor of philosophy and expert in artificial, computer-simulated environments at Boston University) designed a pilot study to examine if virtual reality therapy could help people with such recurring nightmares.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

.” They partnered with Visyon , a Barcelona-based practical immersive technology company, to provide a widespread selection of technical experiences in VR from Oculus and Vive, and AR through Magic Leap, HoloLens, and Moverio glasses.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Google’s popular virtual reality art program Tilt Brush is launching for the Oculus Rift headset with Oculus Touch controllers. The experience can be purchased today in Oculus Home for $29.99. ” PlayStation VR support for Tilt Brush has been studied by Morant and her team as well.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2021

The user only needs to get ready with their fitness gear, put on the Oculus Quest headset and handheld accessories, and launch the application. Users have two choices: after putting on the Oculus Quest headset, they can grab the handheld accessories and start a jogging or fitness training routine. How the VR Fitness App Works.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 4, 2021

The interest towards Oculus has grown up during the Holidays. Analyzing the data from Google and the subscribers of the VR-related subreddits on Reddit, it is possible to see that the interest in VR, especially the one branded by Oculus, has skyrocketed at the end of 2020. More info. A reality check on AR in 2020. Some news on content.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Murphy is the owner of an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and he recently obtained the Oculus Touch hand controller system as well. Vahabzadeh is working at a VR/AR startup called brainpower that studies the way our brains can be influenced and our lives improved using immersive technology.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It consists of you using just an Oculus account (even a new developer one) without an associated Facebook account and using an old version of the Oculus companion app on your phone that sees your Quest 2 as an old plain Quest. More info (Sales on Steam) More info (Sales on Oculus Store) More info (Sales on VR adult content).

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2020

As someone who studies the psychology and ergonomics of virtual and augmented technologies, I’ve long known the key to mass adoption lies in a positive user experience, which virtual reality is now poised to deliver. After decades of speculation, anticipation, hype, and disappointment, is 2020 virtual reality ’s breakout year?

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Through a unique blend of interactive sessions, case-studies, seminars and live demonstrations, the VRX agenda will explore how XR can bring value to brands and customers alike, engaging consumers through immersive and innovative experiences and discuss current challenges and solutions to the uptake of XR. . +44 44 (0)207 375 7567.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In this context, a team of researchers from the University of Kent (UK), RISE Ltd , and the University of Cyprus conducted a study on the use of virtual reality exposure therapy for patients with eating disorders. The results of the study are already published in the Human-Computer Interaction Journal.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Image by Oculus). Oculus Quest becomes 1 year old, and Facebook makes many announcements. The Oculus Quest is now one year old. But the greatest feature is that finally Oculus is accepting hands-tracked applications in the Oculus Store from the 28th of this month! Happy birthday, Oculus Quest!

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ARPost

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Greenlight Insights , a company specializing in XR technology market intelligence and organizer of xRS Week , together with Adlens , a company developing adaptive lenses, recently released a study on optics in XR. This technology is still in development by XR technology giant Oculus and its parent company Facebook Reality Labs.

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