Virtual Reality
The virtual reality revolution is making waves well beyond the world of gaming. Read on for news about the latest significant VR developments.
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SenseGlove Nova brings a sense of touch to virtual reality training
October 13, 2021Donning VR headsets for training can bring some realism to a simulated training environment, but it would be better if you could feel objects you interact with in the virtual realm. That's precisely what the SenseGlove Nova gloves are designed to do. -
Magic Leap reveals plans for a second-generation AR headset
October 12, 2021Three years after finally launching its debut AR headset, Magic Leap has outlined plans for a follow-up. The announcement comes as it reveals a fresh round of funding to the tune of US$500 million, and continues a shift toward the enterprise market. -
Canon launches world's first dual fisheye stereoscopic RF-mount lens
October 06, 2021Canon's upcoming dual fisheye lens works with the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera to create immersive 8K VR video, and is reported to be the first digital lens to allow for stereoscopic 3D 180-degree video capture to a single image sensor. -
Bionic Display cuts computing power for flight simulator mixed reality
June 09, 2021Saab and Varjo Technologies are developing new low-cost, high-resolution mixed-reality tech for flight simulators to train fighter pilots. Called Bionic Display, it cuts the computing power required by taking advantage of the way the human eye works. -
HTC targets professionals with two new high-end Vive VR headsets
May 11, 2021It's been a while since we saw a hardware update to the Vive line, but HTC has made up for it by launching two 5K-resolution virtual reality headsets at the same time: the PC-connected Vive Pro 2, and the standalone Vive Focus 3. -
Simple foot-buzzing tech simulates the feel of walking in VR worlds
April 21, 2021Although there are rigs that allow gamers to walk on the spot while their avatar walks in a VR environment, such setups tend to be large and complex. A new system, however, simulates walking simply by buzzing the seated user's feet. -
Microsoft to build $22 billion worth of AR headsets for the US Army
March 31, 2021Microsoft has won a 10-year contract to build advanced augmented reality systems for the US Army, giving infantrymen videogame-style super-soldier capabilities. A new production contract will net the company up to US$21.88 billion over ten years. -
Facebook's upcoming AR wrist controllers will hijack your nerves
March 18, 2021Facebook has taken the unusual step of revealing its next-gen augmented reality gear at a working prototype stage, including a staggering neuro-motor controller that reads nerve impulses in your wrist at single-neuron resolutions. -
Microsoft melds the real and virtual with new Mesh platform
March 03, 2021Video calls are handy, but you lose that sense of presence. To make remote meetups a bit more personal, Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a “mixed reality” platform that lets people work and play together as virtual avatars overlaid on real-world spaces. -
Sony teases next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5
February 23, 2021Sony has confirmed that it's working on a new virtual reality system to take advantage of the PS5's impressive grunt, promising "dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity" as well as enhanced field of view, resolution, haptics and tracking. -
Cognixion ONE launches this year with brain-controlled AR
February 23, 2021Coming later this year, the Cognixion ONE headset is promising something extra on top of the regular augmented reality experience: a brain computer interface that can turn thoughts into commands for the device. -
Review: Oculus Quest 2 is an even better portal into alternate worlds
January 14, 2021The original Oculus Quest was one of the technology world's great game-changers, and the new Quest 2 makes big improvements everywhere while dropping the price. We've now spent a month with the world's latest, greatest standalone VR headset. -
Holotron presents a lower-body VR exoskeleton with full force feedback
December 21, 2020It's huge, it's clunky, it's not pretty, but Marcel Reese claims his VR exoskeleton is "the first working system for realistic walking in VR with force feedback and balance feedback." It tracks your movement, and lets the virtual world push back. -
Cybershoes could solve the problem of walking around in VR
November 24, 2020One of the issues with VR gaming is that it's usually set on a scale that's bigger than your living room – so you have to stay in a very small part of the world or "teleport" around. The latest attempt to fix the issue are the Cybershoes. -
US Army working on AR glasses for military dogs
October 11, 2020The United States Army is developing augmented reality goggles for military dogs. The technology is being designed to enhance communication between the dog and its human handler, allowing for more remote commanding of the animal.
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