Last week saw Sixense provide a new update on its STEM System motion controller for virtual reality (VR) experiences. The company revealed that it was currently waiting on the arrival of new circuit boards in order to press on with production of its prototype kit.
Maximum PC: You can feel that we're on the verge of a virtual gaming revolution, or so several companies heavily invested in VR technology hope. We're right there with them -- not from an investment standpoint, but from the perception of a fan, as we've played around with some awesome VR demos. Looking to give the category a nudge, Ohio-based boutique builder AVADirect today announced a pair of desktops designed in collaboration with Sixense for the latter's Stem System.
VRFocus- Virtual reality (VR) enthusiasts will be familiar with the concept of community meet ups in which developers and fans gather to talk about the technology. For the past few years this has proven to be a great way to share work with the wider VR community. Tomorrow sees VR site Upload launch what looks to be one of the biggest VR-centric events yet. The outlet is holding a showcase in San Francisco, California, USA that will serve to kick off a tour of VR events that will from across the USA and over to Europe.
VR is going to get really interesting in the next couple of years, I can't wait.
VRFocus- It’s been a busy few months for Sixense and its STEM motion controller system for virtual reality (VR) experiences. Late last year the company announced support for the Gear VR smartphone-based head-mounted display (HMD) alongside the Oculus Rift. Then in mid-December 2014 it began shipping its initial prototype system for certain developers, allowing them to effectively test out the kits before sending them back so that the company can work on fine-tuning them. With this in mind, shipping of pre-production prototypes has been slightly delayed.
