Operating Humanoids via VR Rigs in Shenzhen
Workers at IO-AI Tech in Shenzhen are utilizing VR rigs to teleoperate humanoid robots. This approach highlights the growing trend of human-in-the-loop control for complex robotic tasks.
Search
Tag: #vr18 results
Inside Berlin's First AI-Powered Intimacy Experience
Cybrothel in Berlin combines AI-driven dialogue, VR interaction, and physical silicone dolls to provide a 'zero-social-cost' intimacy experience, attracting a diverse demographic.
💼
Meta Shuts Down VR Horizon Worlds in 2026
Meta will end VR access to Horizon Worlds after June 15, 2026, shifting focus to the mobile app on iOS and Android. Worlds and events will be delisted from Quest Store by March 31, and features like Hyperscape Capture sharing will be removed. This move aligns with Meta's prioritization of AI and smart glasses over VR metaverse.
Exploring the cosmos through immersive VR experiences
A new VR walkthrough allows users to visit stars, exoplanets, and major observatories. It leverages spatial computing to provide educational astronomical insights.
Omni One VR Treadmill Adds Native Meta Quest Support
Virtuix has announced native support for Meta Quest headsets on its Omni One VR treadmill, eliminating the need for a PC connection. This integration allows users to experience full-body movement in VR games directly through the Quest platform.
Valve Steam Frame VR headset details leaked via FCC
Valve's upcoming VR headset, Steam Frame, has been detailed in FCC filings. The documents reveal a new controller design using AA batteries and a 'enthusiast kit' that supports hot-swappable batteries.
Valve imports 13 tons of Steam Frame headsets
Customs records indicate Valve has imported approximately 13 tons of new VR hardware, likely the 'Steam Frame' headset, alongside significant quantities of Steam Machine consoles. Both products are expected to launch this summer.
Meta Spares Horizon Worlds VR Last Minute
Meta reversed its plan to shut down Horizon Worlds VR at the last minute. The VR platform will continue on life support. Mobile experiences remain the company's primary focus.
Meta Reverses VR Metaverse Shutdown
Meta backtracks on closing Horizon Worlds VR, committing support for existing games indefinitely. No new VR games planned amid pivot to mobile and AI superintelligence. CTO Bosworth clarifies expansive metaverse vision including AR.
💼
Meta Scales Back Zuckerberg's Metaverse Vision
Meta announced changes that place Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive VR-based digital world on life support. This signals a strategic retreat from the metaverse ambitions. The development marks a long farewell to heavy VR investments.