VR/AR
Pimax brings VR 2.0 to CES 2019
Leap Motion and 7invensun integrated technology, together with the new open-palm controllers, allow Pimax to give VR enthusiasts a truly immersive experience. The most crowdfunded VR brand in the world, Pimax, will showcase its 8K series VR headsets with brand new Pimax controllers, designed to free your hand for an open-palm immersive experience. The headsets are embedded with Leap Motion and 7invensun technology and together the three bran...
Accelerating deployment of 3D optical sensing
ams and Face++ have agreed a co-operation arrangement to accelerate OEMs’ and system integrators’ deployments of 3D optical sensing technologies such as face recognition. This partnership means that manufacturers can go to market faster with systems for performing functions such as face recognition, facial payments, Animoji creation and augmented/virtual reality.
Updates advance optical design for AR/VR systems
The release of version 2018.12 of the Synopsys RSoft Photonic Component Design Suite, which introduces new features to advance the design of optics used in augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) systems, has been announced by Synopsys. The latest RSoft release supports Synopsys' optical design workflow for nano-textured diffractive optical elements that enable smaller, lightweight AR/VR devices with improved displays and immersive experien...
VR experience comes to the London Designer Outlet (LDO)
Situated next to the world-famous Wembley Stadium, a fully immersive virtual reality (VR) experience centre from ImmotionVR can take visitors to the London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park into new realms thanks to motion simulators, wrap-around sound and multi-direction movement. One minute they could be travelling around the globe with Santa’s elves making sure presents are delivered on time, the next they’re in space and tryin...
MicroLED display technology for AR lands CES 2019 honour
Developer of optoelectronic technology, Plessey, has announced that it has been named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Embedded Technologies category. The company has been recognised for its monolithic microLED displays, which reportedly deliver greater light output, better contrast and improved resolution in AR applications.
Driving GaN-on-Silicon monolithic microLED technology for AR
Developer of optoelectronic technology solutions, Plessey, is collaborating with EV Group (EVG), a supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment, to bring high-performance GaN-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) monolithic microLED technology to the mass market. microLEDs are a key optical technology for next-generation AR applications.
Training programme utilises mixed reality
A new training aid using mixed reality and holographic computing technology has been introduced by certification specialist Bureau Veritas to enable trainees to experience inspecting large or difficult to access industrial equipment.
Single-chip 1080p LCOS microdisplay with integrated driver
Developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, OmniVision Technologies, has announced the OP02220, a 1080p liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) microdisplay with integrated driver functions and memory. This compact, low-power and cost-effective microdisplay is suited for augmented reality (AR) applications such as glasses and head-mounted displays that need durability, compactness and lightweight.
Smarter product information with augmented reality
A new collaborative venture is being launched by Semcon with XMReality, to enhance the user experience of product information with the help of augmented reality (AR). Through smart visualisation, it will be easier for service technicians to get the right information and thereby more effectively solve problems.
AR tools to help health care workers save lives
Purdue University researchers have developed an approach that allows experienced surgeons and physicians around the world to help less-experienced doctors in war zones, natural disasters and in rural areas perform complicated procedures. “The most critical challenge is to provide surgical expertise into the battlefield when it is most required,” said Juan Wachs, Purdue’s James A. and Sharon M. Tompkins Rising Star Asso...