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FrogConcept Facemask Makes Any Dystopian Future a Happy Funtime Land
When the future goes to crap in the next 10 years or so, and anarchy rules as humanity falls into a deep, dark pit of despair, this alternate reality mask concept from Frog Design will be there to soften the blow. Invoking mental images of cowed sheep, Aldous Huxley's soma and even the Matrix, Frog Designs describes its FrogConcept mask as an escape for the doomed people of the future, complete with a "re-skinned" reality.More »
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3D-Sensing Cameras Bring Second Life One Step Closer To The Metaverse
Those of you who have always wanted to move around Second Life while actually moving around may be in luck. Linden Lab Chair Mitchell Kapor has teamed up with 3DV Systems to show the Zcam, an inexpensive video camera that can judge when you're leaning forward and backwards. No news yet on whether it can also sense when you're thrusting — sorry, Second Life sex fans. More »
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Xdream Fitness Bike: Ride Outdoors Without All of That Pesky Fresh Air
According to the manufacturer, the Xdream is the "first indoor fitness product that accurately simulates the experience of riding outdoors." Basically, the bike thrusts you into a virtual world via the attached computer screen. As you ride, the full experience on the screen is translated to the equipment—right down to the track surfaces and conditions. Plus, it utilizes a full range of muscles in the upper body and lower body, which makes for a more complete workout. Pricing isn't advertised, but expect it to set you back many thousands of dollars. Alternatively, you could grab a bike and actually go outside. [Xdream]
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Toyota's Highly Advanced Driving Simulator, in Video
A week ago we told you about Toyota's new driving simulator and now we've gotten our hands on some sweet video. Labeled one of the world's most realistic virtual driving environments, we'd love to load the new Forza into the simulator's 23-foot dome that moves over 6,000 square feet. Something tells us that Toyota doesn't share our interest. Or our taste in music. [carscoop]
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Flight Sim + Vuzix VR920 Virtual Reality Goggles = Airsick Fun
Microsoft Flight Simulator X just got cooler: when you strap the $400 Vuzix VR920 headest on and look around, the camera follows your movements. The goggles show you an interactive 3D cockpit, while onscreen, onlookers see a 2D version. Vuzix (which was called Icuiti until a week or so ago) will soon launch an A/V version for $350 which connects to DVD players, phones or anything else with a composite video out. Video by Nick McGlynn [Vuzix]
5:35 PM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Wilson Rothman
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Latest by n/a: I just bought this and here is the scoop:I have two newer Alienwares with XP and a new gaming pc with Vista on it. (God help me) This VR920 arrived with no drivers for Vista or XP. Neither OS could more »
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Omnidirectional Treadmill to Allow for Immersive Virtual Reality, Finally
The problem with all the crappy "virtual reality" equipment that's been out there for so long is that you're always stuck standing in place as you "virtually" move around an environment. If you really want to feel immersed in something, you need to be able to walk around it as you walk around a real environment. Well, this omnidirectional treadmill will allow you to do just that. Created by Virtual Space Devices, Inc., which has one of the crappiest websites I've ever seen for a "high tech" company, it's been developed over the last 10 years for the US Army. Get this shit into arcades, stat! [Virtual Space Devices via New Launches]
11:40 AM on Fri Aug 10 2007
By Adam Frucci
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Latest by TrevorJ: @cywalker2: I might be able to lend a hand with that or point you towards somebody that could help you spruce up the site inexpensively. Gimme a shout if you want. Trevorjlee AT gmail DOT com more »
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Virtual reality may seem dead, but apparently it's only sleeping, because some researchers are busy creating a mechanical wardrobe for their virtual adventures. What shoes to wear when you go onto the holodeck? Reminding us of those convertible roller-skate shoes kids wear, these kicks have wheels on board, but these are computer controlled. A microcosm of everyday life, every time you take a step forward, this mechanism rolls you back whence you came. More »
Going Nowhere Fast: Virtual Reality Walking Shoes
Virtual reality may seem dead, but apparently it's only sleeping, because some researchers are busy creating a mechanical wardrobe for their virtual adventures. What shoes to wear when you go onto the holodeck? Reminding us of those convertible roller-skate shoes kids wear, these kicks have wheels on board, but these are computer controlled. A microcosm of everyday life, every time you take a step forward, this mechanism rolls you back whence you came. More »
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Trimension Virtual Reality Reviewed [Verdict: As Expected, It's Crap]
The IGN folks have got their stinking ape paws all over the Trimersion Virtual Reality kit for PS2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC, and, not surprisingly, they say it is absolutely craptastic. More »
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Trimersion Virtual Reality Wireless Gun Controller: Look Like a Dork 24/7
CES is just about two months away, so that means we can expect to see some fairly wonky products come out of the woodwork, like the Trimersion. I'll give you a minute to stare at the potent animated GIF advertising straight out of 1997. More »
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Here's a remarkable video shot from the cockpit of a radio-controlled airplane. The camera's video is transmitted to the flyer on the ground below, who's wearing VR goggles. When he moves his head, the remote camera's pans and tilts correspond exactly to his movements. The result is a extraordinary feeling of actually being in the plane. Shouldn't all R/C airplanes be made this way? More »
Remote Flying with VR Goggles and a Camera
Here's a remarkable video shot from the cockpit of a radio-controlled airplane. The camera's video is transmitted to the flyer on the ground below, who's wearing VR goggles. When he moves his head, the remote camera's pans and tilts correspond exactly to his movements. The result is a extraordinary feeling of actually being in the plane. Shouldn't all R/C airplanes be made this way? More »
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CYBEX Trazer: Virtual Reality Games, Costs As Much As a Pony
The Trazer is a "virtual reality" exercise machine by Cybex. The user wears an infrared belt, or "beacon", which tracks movement and mimics it on-screen in one of Trazer's 20 proprietary games. Yes, we said "proprietary". Instead of opening the technology to support real games, you are stuck with some Lawnmower Man-looking 3D titles. In the end, you are paying for what looks to be a basic PC with a basic infrared peripheral. The idea is sound, but we'd rather spend the $6,495 on a pony.Product Page [via Born Rich]
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Virtual Reality Used To Help Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Virtual Reality Medical center in San Diego just got $4 million from Naval Research to improve their VR systems to help treat soldiers who are returning from battle with PTSD. How does VR work to treat PTSD? Doctors and psychologists set up a situation where the soldier is back in battle, in this case, Iraq. They then try to give soldiers the opportunity to experience some traumatic situations again, but this time, helping them explore their emotions and work through their psychological stress. More »
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Real, Virtual Reality Roller Shoes ... Huh?
The "powered shoes" are virtual reality assistants that were developed by Hiroo Iwata, Hiroshi Tomioka and Hiroaki Yano in Japan. The shoes—or hippie sandals as they appear—have motorized rollers built into the base. As you take steps, a computer strapped to your back will make the rollers on the bottom of the sandals roll the opposite direction canceling out your steps. So it is like really walking in place or being on a mobile treadmill. Get it? More »
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