Japanese rail company rolls out VR-piloted Gundam robot worker

The West Japan Rail Company has released video of its new humanoid heavy equipment robot. Mounted on the end of a crane, this gundam-style robot torso mimics the arm and head motions of a human pilot, who sees through the robot’s eyes via VR goggles.Co… Continue reading Japanese rail company rolls out VR-piloted Gundam robot worker

Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR

Haptic feedback can give games and other virtual experiences an extra dimension, but it’s hard to achieve. Tech startup Emerge is now having a crack at the idea with the Emerge Wave-1, a device that pairs with a VR headset and emits ultrasonic waves th… Continue reading Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR

Sony finally whips the covers off the PlayStation VR2 headset

Continuing its drip feeding of details about the PlayStation VR2, Sony has finally revealed what the next-gen headset will actually look like. Unsurprisingly, it looks a lot like the original, finished in the contoured white-and-black design of the PS5… Continue reading Sony finally whips the covers off the PlayStation VR2 headset

Sony details specs of next-gen VR headset for PlayStation 5

Sony has finally unveiled the specs for its upcoming VR system for the PlayStation 5. The PlayStation VR 2 looks set to be surprisingly powerful, with a 4K OLED display, high refresh rates, eye tracking and a more robust movement tracking system. The f… Continue reading Sony details specs of next-gen VR headset for PlayStation 5