Recently we applied for the Vive Tracker Development Kit program. Unfortunately, we were refused, although we were awarded a 10% off coupon for the new product.
This product is extremely cool, as it allows the user to integrate real world objects into VR by simply mounting the tracker to an object. For example, you could attach the tracker to a baseball bat, which would in turn import the bat into virtual reality. A mind-blowing feature of the device is that you can use it with a camera, to put yourself into mixed reality videos. It is difficult for me to fathom how it will work with a camera, but nevertheless, it is exciting! We have a lot of experimentation to do...
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Since we have had ample time to experiment with our ReliefBands, I thought it may be appropriate to share our experiences with the device.
Julia: When I used ReliefBand for VR, I wasn't overcome with motion sickness like I typically am in a specific simulation. I truly feel it worked very well. Bryan: When I went to Walt Disney World on the Senior class trip, I brought a ReliefBand to remedy motion sickness after riding rollercoasters. It was amazing, I did not get sick once. Harris: I don't normally get motion sickness in VR, but I put on the ReliefBand during sessions to determine its effects and was pleasantly surprised. VR can definitely get uncomfortable when used for extended periods of time. I found my headspace(no headache, less strain) was noticeably improved when I used the ReliefBand. We plan to bring along our ReliefBands when we present virtual reality to an English class and to the students we plan to demonstrate the HTC Vive with. Us three are relatively used to the experience VR can convey, so it will be useful to have these devices for those who have never used VR before. |
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