Schlagwort: VR
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This novel wearable provides touchless haptic feedback for VR typing
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne reason that fans prefer mechanical keyboards over membrane alternatives is that mechanical key switches provide a very noticeable tactile sensation at the moment a key press registers. Whether consciously or not, users notice that and stop pressing the key all the way through the maximum travel — reducing strain and RSI…
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ThermoGrasp brings thermal feedback to virtual reality
Reading Time: 2 minutesImagine playing Half-Life: Alyx and feeling the gun heat up in your hand as you take down The Combine. Or operating a robot through augmented reality and feeling coldness on your fingers when you get close to exceeding the robot’s limits. A prototype device called ThermoGrasp brings that thermal feedback to the mixed reality…
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How makers can use AR and VR
Reading Time: 4 minutesAugmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are both currently experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity, with the combined market expected to reach $77 billion by 2025, from just $15.3 billion in 2020. For makers, AR and VR represent exciting opportunities to build new types of projects, tapping into entirely new possibilities…
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Getting more realistic camera movements in VR with an Arduino
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn virtual reality, anything is possible, yet being able to accurately model things from the real-world in a digital space remains a huge challenge due to the lack of weight/feedback that would otherwise be present in physical objects. Inspired by working with digital cameras and the inherit imperfection they bring to their…
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Introducing VIVE Flow Business Edition, and a new controller
Reading Time: 3 minutesWork made easier, wherever you are VIVE Flow pushed the boundaries of XR, with a form factor that hadn’t been seen before. Lighter than the average smartphone, a compact format that fits easily into a backpack, and it even has built-in diopters. Diving into immersive experiences has never been easier. Around the…
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Axon’s new VR Simulator Training uses VIVE Wrist Tracker for realistic de-escalation training
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis week, Axon officially launched VR Simulator Training, which integrates VIVE Wrist Tracker to achieve some of the most convincing de-escalation training scenarios ever created in virtual reality (VR). Simulator Training includes realistic scenarios that require real-time assessment and split-second decision-making. VIVE Wrist Tracker brings a new level of realism to the experience…
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HTC’s G Reigns partners with iconec for private 5G network showcase
Reading Time: 2 minutesG Reigns™, HTC’s 5G innovation subsidiary, has launched a partnership with iconec to power its new 5G Lab in Nuremburg, Germany, to demonstrate the benefits of private 5G networks for enterprise. iconec’s new 5G Lab is a showcase for REIGN Core – a highly portable, high-speed, high-capacity and low latency private 5G…
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FingerX is a gadget that lets people feel the shapes of VR objects physically
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — May 18th, 2022 One of virtual reality’s largest unsolved challenges is allowing players to interact with a virtual environment beyond just video and audio. This is why a team of researchers from National Chengchi University in Taiwan came up with the FingerX project as a way to get haptic feedback when…
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VIVE Mars CamTrack: the future of content creation
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is VIVE Mars CamTrack? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S89Oz16Iwlw?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&w=730&h=411] What is VIVE Mars CamTrack? VIVE Mars CamTrack is a compact plug-and-play virtual production solution that streamlines the production process in an efficient, portable, and affordable way. Actors can jump into virtual settings in real-time without needing to be on set, empowering filmmakers to unleash…
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HTC and DISH Wireless Showcase Private 5G Enterprise Solution with Mini Racecar Demo
Reading Time: 2 minutesHTC and DISH Wireless are working together to bring low-latency, high-bandwidth private 5G (P5G) connectivity to enterprise customers across the U.S. P5G will offer enterprises the ability to expand their fleet of virtual reality (VR) headsets, as well as deploy remotely guided vehicles in warehouses and other industrial settings improving worker safety.…
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Have fun in VIVERSE: 5 games to play on VIVEPORT
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are more than 1,600+ games on VIVEPORT in 2022, so it can be hard to make up your mind on what you want to play. No worries, we are here to help! Here are 5 games we believe you will definitely enjoy with yourself, with family, or with friends: Rating: 4.4…
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VIVERSE for Physical Well-Being: Enhance your Home Workout Routine in the Metaverse
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn our previous blog posts, we cover the benefits of improving your mental well-being in the metaverse. Today, we like to turn our focus to physical well-being. With the rising concern of maintaining our physical health, communities all over are now finding different ways to keep physically active. Regular exercise boosts your…
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VIVE Mars CamTrack Now Available for Early Bird Pre-Order
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVIVE Mars CamTrack, a highly compact, turnkey virtual production solution from HTC VIVE, is now available for early bird pre-order. Studios and creators can register interest in purchasing VIVE Mars CamTrack on the product website here. VIVE Mars CamTrack is HTC VIVE’s first virtual production product. With lighthouse tracking technology, VIVE…
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VIVERSE for training: Benefits of occupational training in VR
Reading Time: 3 minutesHTC VIVE has worked with many partners to provide efficient and effective training solutions for businesses. Let’s take a look at some case studies and the benefits of VR training: Reduce cost Physical occupation training both directly and indirectly creates a tremendous amount of money for businesses. In traditional training of firefighters,…
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VIVERSE for education: Benefits of having your next learning session in VR
Reading Time: 3 minutesVR has shown itself to be a useful tool in the world of education. VR learning breaks the limitation of your immediate surroundings and grants learners the ability to learn through virtual aids only limited by their imagination. HTC VIVE is dedicated to creating not only hardware but also virtual environments for…
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OpenXR Public Beta Now Available on VIVE Focus 3
Reading Time: 2 minutesHTC VIVE is pleased to announce that developers everywhere can now join the OpenXR public beta program for VIVE Focus 3. OpenXR is a royalty-free open standard from the Khronos Group that allows developers to easily build multi-platform virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) applications, collectively known as…
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VIVE Guardian: VR parental control solution
Reading Time: 2 minutesHTC VIVE’s Mission HTC VIVE is committed to not only developing VR technologies but improving people’s lives. That is our core mission. We envision a world where technology fades to the background and experiences come to the forefront. VIVERSE not only aims to improve efficiency and efficacy in a wide array of…
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VIVE Focus 3 to help teach safe driving techniques to teens
Reading Time: 2 minutesBoys & Girls Clubs of America and The UPS Foundation have announced that they will use the award-winning VIVE Focus 3 in their UPS Road Code program, which is focused on teaching safe driving techniques to teens in order to help reduce accidents. The UPS Road Code program started in 2009 and…
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Managing sight lines in paradise: How Marraum Architects eased client fears with VR visualizations
Reading Time: 5 minutesLocated in the southwestern tip of England, Cornwall is one of Great Britain’s most historic and beautiful regions. So when a developer has its eye on building new structures in a small village right in the heart of it, things can get complicated pretty fast. When it comes to coastline views, success…
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VIVE Business Streaming v1.07 Features VIVE Wrist Tracker Support, Better Streaming, and Stronger Security
Reading Time: 2 minutesHTC’s PC-VR streaming solution VIVE Business Streaming (VBS) has just been upgraded to version 1.07, with a host of new and useful features for enterprises and enthusiasts alike. Both hand tracking and the new VIVE Wrist Tracker are natively supported in VBS 1.07. VIVE Wrist Tracker is able to bring new levels…