Let’s dive a little deeper into the challenges with bifocals and progressives in XR. Featured experience: Wrench Game VR by Missing Digit Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb Microsoft HoloLens press footage Sample data visualization scene by Microsoft Maquette HTC VIVE product lines Magic Leap Magic Leap prescription inserts from Frames Direct Learn more: […]
Designing interaction elements for virtual 3D space has a unique set of challenges different than those of designing for traditional flat 2D screens that have a set frame as a boundary. This means that instead of just cramming traditional UIs onto 2D panels, we need to think spatially – using the real world as our
In most cases, people will not be spending a large amount of time in an XR headset, so it’s safe to assume that over time they may forget the various controller options needed to interact within a specific application. This is where tooltips and memory cues come in. Tooltips Tooltips provide relevant information about an
EEG sensors utilize brain waves, and EMG sensors use muscle response to manipulate digital objects in the virtual space. There aren’t very many options on the market right now, and are mostly only used for specialized cases such as medical rehabilitation or accessibility for motor function impairments. The options that are available right now are
Haptic gloves are used to directly manipulate digital objects, and provide feedback similar to that of real-world objects. The gloves currently on the market are used on the higher-end 6-DoF headsets. They have a variety of capabilities, so it’s important to know ahead of time which features you need your gloves to have to enhance
Let’s dive a little deeper into label sizing and placement of important information for immersive data visualization and collaborative spaces. Featured experience: Noda by Coding Leap LLC Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb Microsoft HoloLens press footage Sample data visualization scene by Microsoft Maquette Learn more: 3 Tips For Text Labels In VR by
A 6-DoF controller is a hand-held controller used as an input device for higher-end headsets, such as the HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift and Quest, and Valve Index. This is currently the most popular and prevalent input method for immersive experiences. Wondering what the difference is between 3-DoF and 6-DoF? Check out my article, Transitioning to
A 3-DoF controller is a hand-held controller used as an input device for phone-based VR and MR headsets, as well as the lower-end standalone VR headsets, such as the now discontinued Google Daydream and Oculus Go headsets. So far, the popular consumer-based 3-DoF headsets have been discontinued since market demand is showing more of an
Voice commands allow you to interact with digital objects and interfaces without using controllers. People may be expecting an Alexa or Siri-like experience, but the technology isn’t quite there yet for Head-Mounted Displays as of this post. Currently, the technology is at a point where it’s a good experience if your native language is supported,
Let’s dive a little deeper into how you can help prevent eye strain by designing solutions with proper text scaling and legibility. Featured experience: Type in Space on the Microsoft Store Wrench Game VR by Missing Digit House Flipper VR by Frozen District Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb Billboard video by George