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A Beomni 1.0 humanoid robot using a GelSight mobile sensor In Virtual Reality News January 28, 2022 – Beyond Imagination, an artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics platform company developing humanoid robots, and GelSight, a developer of tactile intelligence technology, have initiated a pilot to study the feasibility of using Beyond Imagination’s humanoid robotic technology to…
VR Painting vs. Real Life Painting I personally love art, and love learning how to paint because it feels so serene! After a long day at work, I sit down, listen to some ambient music, and paint the night sky scenery. It’s a great way to de-stress. There are several VR painting apps out there,…
How VR is Changing the Future of Architecture Gone are the days of going to open houses. It’s now possible to put on a VR headset and see your future dream house without ever leaving the comfort of your home. In fact, a recent survey of architects revealed that nearly 70% of them were using…
I recently finished this gem of a VR visual novel and was shocked to see there were no guides/walkthroughs on how to complete the game. I had to figure everything out on my own, but luckily it was quite simple! To get the true ending, you need to play the game through once first. During…
VR Visual Novels Currently on the Market There aren’t very many visual novels on VR right now. Here’s a small list of VR visual novels on the market: Tokyo Chronos & Altdeus: Beyond Chronos (highly recommended) Innocent Forest 1 & 2 (these are pretty good, but only ~1-2 hours long) Koikatsu Party VR CUSTOM…
10 Relaxing VR Painting Apps (2022) VR Painting is a breathtaking experience that’s surprisingly calm and realistic. There’s been people who have been able to create masterpieces inside of VR! If you’re wondering: Can you learn to paint in VR? What’s the difference between VR painting and real life painting? What are some drawings which…
VRChat is my second most played game on VR (with Beat Saber being first, because I use that for daily fitness). I have 500+ hours in VRChat and that number is still increasing. Some people have several thousand… If you’re interested in this game, you’ll likely be spending lots of time on it so you’ll…
Early signs indicate that Quest 2 had a blowout Q4, most of which came in the gift-heavy holiday period that caps off the quarter. As we’ve examined in the past, Quest 2 is primed for holiday sales due to its aggressive loss-leader pricing that puts Quest 2 in giftable territory.In addition to Q4 last year…
It’s Probably Not What You ThinkFirst sight after new avatar birth, author’s picYou know you’ve done your job as a propagandist when a word you start using a lot provokes a counter-reaction within a few weeks.Like “Metaverse.”Hundreds of articles already proclaim how much “Metaverse” sucks. Apple has now publicly defined its overall future strategy as…
Presented by SMU Guildhall When the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown hit in Spring 2020, SMU Guildhall had to fully shift our teaching methodologies to online learning on an unexpected one-week notice—all while maintaining the essential requirement of no loss in learning outcomes. This was no small feat, especially with content deeply oriented in collaborative teamwork. Amongst…
Meet the expert — Dr. Franz SmolaWhile creating “Klimt vs. Klimt” the Google Arts & Culture team was advised and guided by Dr. Franz Smola, curator at the Belvedere and acknowledged around the world as one of the foremost Klimt experts. He shared some of his thoughts on working on the project:Why are Klimt’s Faculty…
Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset is a hot topic in the world of leaks and rumors, with a big reveal potentially coming later this year. Now, a new report has claimed it will come with three screens for your viewing pleasure. The report comes from the industry analysts at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) and…
Canon aims to change the videoconferencing game with a new virtual reality (VR) platform called Kokomo. Essentially, it utilizes Canon’s cameras to create an experience where interacting with other people in a video call is closer to conversing with them in person. Canon created Kokomo as a software solution that utilizes a VR headset connected…
Image: RicohIf you want to capture 3D photos or footage on a budget, Ricoh’s Theta line continues to be a relatively affordable alternative to multi-camera rigs. It’s a much easier solution now, too: The new Theta X is the company’s first 360-degree camera with a touchscreen and other upgrades that make it easier to use…
Mustafa Suleyman has been working in artificial intelligence for 12 years, trying to figure out how to use machine learning systems and AI to do important things in the work and have impact at scale. “And over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to be at the forefront of a lot of cutting-edge applications of…
Refract, a Singapore-based extended reality (XR) startup, announced today it has raised an approximately $8.5 million SGD (approximately $6 million) Series A from investors including Sea Limited, international family offices and individuals. The latest funding will be used to intensify R&D for AXIS, a wearable and game-oriented full-body motion capture solution. The startup also plans…
On 28th October, Mark Zuckerburg doubled down on his commitment to be the face of the oncoming metaverse era by signing off on the move to rebrand the parent company, Facebook Inc., to Meta. The hour-long keynote presentation was unveiled at the Connect 2021 conference, where Mark goes over all the fundamental changes the rebranding…
A new title enters the market this month with procedurally generated tracks, special fight and logical scenes in a vertical world of beanstalks.The creators’ favorite fairy tale was Jack and the Beanstalk, and they believe you can become a hero in this new Realm not as Jack, but as a Stalker. Imagine a world where danger…
As the metaverse becomes a part of popular culture, the buzz around the technology is ascending with no end in sight. The ability to enter an entirely different, yet familiar universe, only constrained by the heights of imagination, has enabled the world to go global from inside their living rooms.Large recreational gatherings especially are dwindling…
Virtual Reality is taking the entertainment industry by storm, becoming more and accessible for small players in the market with each passing day. This trend has been made possible, in part, by a host of new creator-focused ventures that are making it easier to produce VR-ready experiences for a variety of audiences.One such venture is…
If you’re an avid gamer, chances are you’ve been anxiously anticipating the day that Virtual Reality (VR) would make its way into our daily lives. *Virtual high five* That day is here! If you’re new to gaming and captivated by the idea of VR, welcome to the club, we’re happy to have you. VR is…
The trucking industry is essential for many industries as it allows the transportation of essential goods and resources to and from suppliers. This is why many top companies have invested heavily in the newest technology to improve the trucking industry to make operations efficient and save costs in the long term. For example, a company…
If there is one blockchain game that is seemingly doing everything right, so far, it’s Blankos Block Party. Currently available in early access and free-to-play, this game is solidly focusing on putting gameplay above the blockchain and NFT capabilities, ensuring the developers deliver a game that can be remembered for the right thing. On the…
As we move closer to embracing Web3, there are more and more terms for new technologies emerging. Getting to grips with a new technology or phrase can be daunting. Perhaps you’re one of the millions of people who began to hear the term ‘NFT’ in 2020-21 and thought, “what the heck is an NFT?” Or…
Every weekend gmw3 gathers together vacancies from across the virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) industries, in locations around the globe to help make finding that ideal job easier. Below is a selection of roles that are currently accepting applications across a number of disciplines, all within departments and companies that focus on immersive entertainment.…
While medicine has traditionally been a hands-on encounter, the pandemic has rapidly accelerated the adoption of remote care technologies. Before COVID-19, a reported 43% of healthcare facilities were known to offer telehealth services. In 2020, we saw this percentage rise to 95%. Across the globe, many of our healthcare systems have also become the subjects…
Picture the scene, a sprawling cityscape dominated by skyscrapers stretching beyond the clouds, busy streets filled with people going about their everyday lives all beautifully lit by the warm glow of a summer sunset. Seems idyllic doesn’t it? But it isn’t real, merely a digital construct of a creators mind who envisions a utopian world…
Hidetaka Miyazaki loves poison swamps, even if you don’t.The Souls games are notorious for including dark, dank swamp areas filled with toxic enemies: the nightmarish Valley of Defilement in Demon’s Souls, or the endless depths of Blighttown in Dark Souls.Elden Ring is set to also include poison areas, of course. That’s because Miyazaki loves them…
I’ve been fascinated lately by micro-RPGs, and specifically micro-JRPGs. Typically crafted in RPG Maker and published on Itch.io, these clever miniatures run a wide gamut, as I learned from a Twitter chat with sraëka-lillian, creator of the experimental OI series. Some, like GeaSaga from Ka·in Works, are full-scale distillations of classic role-playing narrative structures, trimming…
Full transcript: Virtual Reality Is Here – Are You Ready? TEDx – Kyrenia, CyprusHoward Rose I’d like to ask you to close your eyes for a moment. With your eyes closed, try to picture this room in as much detail as you can. Now open your eyes and look around. Do you notice any gaps…
Full Article at HP Garage A much-needed new path for pain management Prescribing opioid painkillers as part of a traditional approach to pain management is common in the United States, but the practice has catalyzed a nationwide opioid addiction crisis. Over 130 Americans die each day after overdosing on opioids, and roughly 21 to 29 percent of…