New Atlas

Surplex VR tech tracks full body position via a pair of shoes

In most body-movement-tracking VR systems, users have to wear sensors on various parts of their body, and/or they must remain within the confines of a base station. The free-roaming Surplex system, ...
CNN

These researchers came up with a solution for one of VR’s biggest issues: tracking your legs

If you’re a newcomer to virtual reality, you’ll notice something odd about your appearance: Depending on the app, you may look down to see you’re represented by an avatar that’s just a floating torso ...
TweakTown

Sony patents odd VR foot controller with giant trackballs

We've seen generations of hand-operated PlayStation controllers, but what about a peripheral designed for your feet? Sony's latest patent is just that. Sony's latest VR patent (US20230398438) is a ...
The Verge

This head-tracking spinning chair could make VR less nauseating

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Roto VR Explorer chair matches the rotational movements of a VR user’s head, helping to make navigating ...
CNET

Haptic gloves for Quest 2 are a small step toward VR you can touch

My first experience with the SenseGlove Nova showed that haptics are still far from being anyone's home VR accessory. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, ...