⊲ Road to VR ⊳ Sharp has introduced a prototype VR controller in Japan that combines haptic feedback with traditional buttons. This controller features special tactile elements on the fingertips to...
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Latency-Aware Wi-Fi is Coming
⊲ Capacity Media ⊳ Wi‑Fi 8, or IEEE 802.11bn, is being designed to handle the demands of emerging technologies including AR, AI and robotics by prioritising ultra-low latency and responsiveness....
6 Highlights of the F-35 Simulator
⊲ Lockheed Martín ⊳ This Lockheed Martin article highlights six key features of the F‑35 training simulator: high levels of realism through high‑fidelity visuals and motion; compatibility across...
Eyes Take Control in Virtual Worlds
⊲ Lancaster University ⊳ Researchers at the UK's Lancaster University are working on a new way to control VR headsets using eye movements. Currently, using VR requires a lot of head and body...
Meta’s AR Falling Behind China?
⊲ Gizmodo ⊳ The article discusses the rapid progress of AR glasses in China, particularly highlighting a product from the company Wigain. Their AR glasses, called Omnision, feature full-colour...
Varjo Stops Supporting Old XR
⊲ XR Today ⊳ Varjo has announced it will stop supporting its third-generation headsets, including the XR-3, VR-3, and Aero, starting January 1, 2026. This decision allows the company to concentrate...
Gamers Build Tank Loader and Gun
⊲ Task & Purpose ⊳ A trio of “World of Tanks” players have built a homemade tank simulator complete with a CO₂-powered cannon that launches empty soda bottles as mock shells. With roles split...
Meta Opens UK XR Audio Lab
⊲ AI Magazine ⊳ Meta has opened a £12m audio research lab in Cambridge, UK to solve a major obstacle for smart glasses, making audio clear and adaptive in noisy real-world settings. The lab...
Robots Trained by Humans and Simulation
⊲ Tech Xplore ⊳ MIT’s “PhysicsGen” system from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Robotics and AI Institute converts a few dozen VR-based demonstrations...
Metaverse Goes Nuclear
⊲ ARCWEB ⊳ Hitachi has launched its "Metaverse Platform" designed for nuclear power plants, which uses advanced digital tools such as digital twins and AI to improve operations such as design,...
Railways in 3D: Experiencing the Future
⊲ Construction Management ⊳ CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) members visiting the UK high speed railway HS2 Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) site recently used immersive simulators to operate...
Remote Expert Revolution
⊲ RethinkX ⊳ Teleoperation allows humans to control robots from a distance. This article traces the history of remote control technology and highlights the potential of combining virtual reality...