⊲ New Atlas ⊳ Researchers at Northwestern University have built a 3D depth-sensing camera called the SpiderCam, modelled on the multi-layered retinas of jumping spiders. The creature's eyes capture...
Tag: wearables
Cheating with Smart Glasses
⊲ TechRadar ⊳ Concerns have been raised over students using smart glasses, hidden earpieces and other connected devices to cheat in exams. UK regulator Ofqual warns that rapidly advancing...
Wearable Haptics Mean Business
⊲ XR Today ⊳ The article discusses the rising use of wearable haptic technology in business, which enhances virtual reality experiences by adding the sense of touch. This technology includes items...
Wearable Tech Lets Users “Feel”
⊲ SciTechDaily ⊳ Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a thin, flexible device that adheres to the skin, providing haptic feedback through a hexagonal array of 19 actuators. It...
NASA Advances Human Augmentation and Wearables
▶ Source - NASA ▶ In this post, NASA describes its wearable technology innovations include fabric circuits for smart e-textiles, robotic exoskeletons aiding rehabilitation, and augmented...
New Wearable Device Enhances Immersion
| Technology Networks | A new wearable offers realistic sensory feedback for users through a soft actuator design, mimicking skin-like sensations. This technology could improve immersion in VR...
Wearable Haptics Enhance Virtual Interaction
Nature|The research highlights the development of wearable haptics for VR and AR, focusing on enhancing interaction through haptic sensations. Wearable haptics systems need to balance the...
Qualcomm Joins Wearables AR Alliance
MarketWatch | Qualcomm has joined the AR Alliance, focusing on advancing augmented reality (AR) wearable devices. This partnership aims to drive innovation in AR technology by leveraging Qualcomm's...