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How to Set Up Room-Scale VR: Complete Guide (2025)
- Setting up room-scale VR doesn’t have to be complicated or require a lot of space. This guide covers everything from gear selection to tracking setup and cable management.
- Room-scale VR allows users to freely move within a physical space, enhancing immersion by enabling natural interactions with the virtual environment.
- Room-scale VR experience can be enjoyed in a play area as small as 5ft by 5ft, with a recommended minimum space of about 6.5ft by 6.5ft.
- Hardware requirements for room-scale VR include a headset with good tracking quality, ease of setup, and comfort for prolonged use.
- Popular choices for room-scale VR headsets in 2025 include the Meta Quest 3 for standalone convenience and the Valve Index for precise tracking.
- Setting up a room-scale VR system involves clearing the play area, setting up tracking systems, creating virtual boundaries, and managing cables for safety and immersion.
- Accessories like VR floor mats, face covers, and upgraded headset straps can enhance comfort and safety in a room-scale VR setup.
- Optimizing tracking performance and sharing the VR space with others are key considerations for a smooth room-scale VR experience.
- Quick fixes for common room-scale VR issues like controller tracking loss, boundary problems, and performance issues are provided in the guide.
- The importance of safety, proper setup, and continuous advancements in VR technology are emphasized for an enjoyable room-scale VR experience.
- VR technology continues to evolve, offering more immersive experiences and accessibility, making room-scale VR setups more engaging and user-friendly.
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How virtual reality fish are teaching robots to move like nature
- Researchers in Konstanz, Germany, have made a breakthrough using virtual reality to study how fish coordinate behavior.
- By placing zebrafish in high-tech arenas with virtual fish, scientists discovered fish rely on simple rules to swim in groups effectively.
- The fish-based rule was then applied to guide swarms of robots like cars, drones, and boats, showing promising results.
- This research highlights the potential of learning from nature to design more efficient robots and understand biology better.
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Raptor Cliffs Open To Dinosaur Fans In Walkabout's Pacific Northwest
- Raptor Cliffs is the new paid downloadable add-on course for Walkabout Mini Golf designed with a nostalgic theme of 1970s road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway.
- The course, priced at $4, marks the 33rd course in the game and is part of the series of expansions like Mount Olympus, Viva Las Elvis, and Wallace & Gromit.
- Visitors can experience the journey from hole 1 to 18, resembling the scenic views of the Pacific Ocean along California, Oregon, and Washington.
- A 25-minute walkthrough tour of Raptor Cliffs by Greg Lloyd, featuring the original creator Lucas Martell and art director Don Carson, is available to showcase the design considerations behind the new course.
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Virtual reality interface design affects users both physically and mentally, study finds
- Virtual reality (VR) technology has improved and is widely used in various fields including health care and training.
- Researchers studied how the size, location, and distance of VR interface elements impact user performance and physical health.
- A study by ergonomics expert Jeong Ho 'Jay' Kim evaluated how target size affects user neck and shoulder biomechanics, task performance, and cognitive load.
- The findings suggest that target size can affect VR users physically and mentally, emphasizing the importance of considering target size in interface design to improve user experience and reduce health risks.
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Pavlov Shack & Kill It With Fire VR Are The Quest+ Monthly Games For May
- Pavlov Shack and Kill It With Fire VR are the Meta Quest+ monthly redeemable titles for May 2025.
- Meta Quest+ allows players to redeem two pre-selected games each month and access titles in its Games Catalog, available for Quest 2, Quest Pro, Quest 3, and Quest 3S.
- Pavlov Shack is a team-based multiplayer shooter similar to Call of Duty but without crossplay with PC VR and PS VR2, while Kill It With Fire VR lets players experience an arachnophobia-inducing spider-hunting game in VR.
- Last month's games were Breachers and Thrasher, and these monthly redeemable games are accessible as long as the subscription remains active, with cancellation leading to temporary loss of access to redeemed games.
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Multiplayer VR Development using Unity XR Interaction Toolkit and Photon Fusion 2
- With the rise of VR technology, there has been a surge in Metaverse and Social VR applications, enabling global connections in shared virtual spaces.
- Developing a Social VR experience is now more attainable, catering to developers, clients, and entrepreneurs in various industries.
- VR technology has evolved to be used in defense training, medical simulation, manufacturing, and more with major brands investing in new devices.
- To build a Social VR experience, key features like multiplayer sessions, avatar interactions, voice chat, and interactable items are essential.
- The tech stack for implementation includes Unity as the game engine, XR Interaction Toolkit for VR interactions, and Photon Fusion 2 for multiplayer networking.
- Features like joining multiplayer sessions, seeing other avatars, voice chat integration, and interacting with items are crucial for immersive VR experiences.
- Implementation involves Photon Fusion 2.0 for managing multiplayer sessions, avatar synchronization, voice chat with Photon Voice, and interactable object syncing.
- The development roadmap focuses on creating VR Player Entity for player representation and Interactable Item Entity for object interactions.
- Tasks include setting up XR Rigs, implementing networked player movement, synchronizing player movements, and enabling real-time voice communication.
- Components like UI screens for interaction, manager classes for session handling, and the use of XR Interaction Toolkit and Photon Fusion 2.0 are vital for development.
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Meta Reality Labs Q1 Revenue Declined 6% Due To Lower Quest Sales
- Meta Reality Labs Q1 2025 revenue decreased by 6% compared to Q1 2024, largely due to lower Meta Quest sales.
- Sales from metaverse and wearables division totaled $412 million in Q1 2025, down from $440 million in the same period last year.
- Despite the drop in Quest sales, Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses sales increased; however, the overall revenue decline was significant.
- Meta's investment in Reality Labs remained high, with a $4.2 billion loss in Q1 2025; the focus remains on scaling the smart glasses product line despite losses.
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VR Strategy Game Surviving Mars: Pioneer Arrives On Quest And Steam This Month
- VR civilization builder Surviving Mars: Pioneer is set to debut on Quest and Steam Early Access next week.
- Surviving Mars: Pioneer offers a first-person perspective to players for creating a civilization on Mars.
- Developed by Bolverk Games and published by Impact Inked in collaboration with Paradox Interactive, the game introduces new VR IPs under the Impact Reality label.
- Surviving Mars: Pioneer will be released on May 8th for Quest and Steam, with a PlayStation VR2 edition planned for the future.
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Spatial Computing: The Future of Business Innovation
- Spatial computing is revolutionizing business innovation by merging virtual reality, augmented reality, IoT, and AI-driven analytics to bridge the physical and digital worlds.
- Industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics are leveraging spatial computing to enhance operational accuracy and productivity.
- Spatial computing enhances visualization with 3D models and real-time simulations, improves efficiency with digital twins and AI assistants, and enables better decision-making through real-time insights.
- CIOs and tech leaders should assess infrastructure, invest in training, and prioritize interoperability to leverage spatial computing for driving productivity and innovation in the digital era.
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EA "Pausing Development" On Future Rally Games
- Codemasters is pausing development on future World Rally Championship games and ending updates for EA Sports WRC.
- The UK studio provided considerable VR support for its rally titles - EA Sports WRC, DiRT Rally, and DiRT Rally 2.0 - but will cease active work on rally games.
- Codemasters, known for its long history in rally games dating back over 40 years, expressed gratitude to fans and announced the pause in development of future rally titles.
- While Codemasters' future plans and potential VR support for its games remain uncertain, the next title F1 25 will continue to support PC VR.
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Just Hoops Shoots For PlayStation VR2 Later This Year
- VR arcade basketball game Just Hoops, developed by Realcast, is coming to PlayStation VR2 at the end of this year.
- The game offers over 60 levels, various challenges, 1v1 matchmaking, four-player lobbies, global leaderboards, and more.
- At launch, Just Hoops will feature a new dynamic scoring system and updated hand physics for better control.
- Originally available on Quest and Steam in 2021, Just Hoops will be available on PlayStation VR2 by the end of 2025.
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Motorola Phones Are Now Usable In Horizon OS On Quest 3 & Quest 3S
- Motorola phones are now compatible with VR on Quest 3 & 3S, enabling users to stream and control apps through the Smart Connect app available on the Meta Horizon Store.
- The app allows users to stream and control individual apps or multiple simultaneously in 'Mobile Desktop' mode, receive notifications, take calls, and enable a Do Not Disturb feature.
- Users can set up the connection by scanning a QR code on their phone using the headset's passthrough cameras, leveraging the same API used for scanning Wi-Fi QR codes.
- Meta is rebranding its platform to Meta Horizon OS, expanding compatibility to Asus and Lenovo headsets, while Lenovo continues to work on its own standalone Meta Horizon OS headsets.
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New VR Games & Releases May 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2 & More
- May 2025 is set to bring a variety of new VR games across platforms like Quest, PS VR2, and PC VR.
- Games like Bearly Escape, Deep Cuts, and The House of Da Vinci VR are set for release, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
- Walkabout Mini Golf introduces a new DLC course, 'Raptor Cliff's,' for multiplayer fun across various VR platforms.
- Legends BMX, Final Fury, and Requisition VR are among the titles launching this month, catering to different gaming preferences.
- The Midnight Walk, Vendetta Forever, and Wall Town Wonders offer immersive adventures for players seeking unique VR experiences.
- Games like Slender: The Arrival VR, Pirates VR: Jolly Roger, and Smash Drums add thrill and excitement to the VR gaming landscape.
- Trailblazer and Out of Sight VR bring immersive storytelling and chilling puzzles for players to enjoy.
- Neolithic Dawn and Hard Bullet offer survival challenges and action-packed gameplay tailored to VR environments.
- Upcoming releases like F1 25, POOLS, Besiege VR, and Epyka promise a range of gaming experiences for VR enthusiasts.
- Vivarium and VRider SBK present opportunities for players to engage in creating environments and experiencing thrilling races.
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Smash Drums Goes Touring On PlayStation VR2 Next Month
- Smash Drums is set to launch on PlayStation VR2 next month with native 120fps performance mode.
- Exclusive features in the port include adaptive triggers, headset haptic feedback, and eye-tracked foveated rendering.
- The game will have real-time lighting, new visual effects, enhanced environments, and textures on PlayStation VR2.
- Smash Drums will introduce a PS VR2 exclusive 'Social' mode for capturing gameplay footage and will offer DLC packs with pricing ranging from $5.99 to $54.99.
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Porsche’s Apple Vision Pro App Lets You Customize A 911 Spirit 70
- Porsche has introduced the Apple Vision Pro App for customizing the limited edition 911 Spirit 70 in mixed reality.
- The 911 Spirit 70 is a tribute to the 1970s era with only 1500 units planned for production.
- The app allows users to personalize the color of the car in both exterior and interior using mixed reality technology.
- Customers can view the customized car in detail, watch design videos, and proceed to order the $250K car either online or by saving choices to Apple Wallet.
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