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Pills of Haptics: How our Textures Rendering technology works
In this article, together with our CTO Giovanni Spagnoletti, we explore the texture rendering technology embedded in our TouchDIVER haptic gloves, which simulates over 20 surfaces with varying levels of roughness and composition.
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From VR controllers to haptic gloves: 3 Benefits for final users
VR controllers remain a reliable choice for businesses that prioritize these features over the immersive experience offered by haptic gloves. However, by adopting haptic gloves, businesses can enhance user experiences, create more accurate simulations, and open new possibilities in fields such as industrial training, healthcare, and design.
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Diving into the XR Community at AWE USA 2024
We are back from the AWE USA 2024 – the world’s #1 spatial computing event series for the AR & VR (XR) industry leading – which took place from June 18-20 in Long Beach, California.
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WEART introduces the new TouchDIVER Pro haptic glove: a new dimension for XR interactions
WEART, hardware and software haptic technology provider, has released today the second generation of the TouchDIVER haptic glove – the TouchDIVER Pro glove. TouchDIVER Pro glove features a new design with six actuation points, including all five fingers and the palm, and current WEART’s unique multimodal haptic feedback, which provides lifelike force feedback, textures rendering and thermal cues.
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How to integrate haptic technology into XR experiences
In this article, we are exploring how the create valuable XR experiences by integrating haptic technology using our SDK for Unity and Unreal Engine.
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SDK Updates: Cross-Platform Support, Python Integration, and Low-Level API Access on GitHub
We are excited to announce significant updates to our Unity SDK, now supporting cross-platform development for both Android and PC Windows. This unified SDK simplifies project workflows and enhances compatibility with headsets such as Meta Quest, HTC and Pico.
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Spreading the impact of Haptic Technology: Laval Virtual 2024 Recap
We are back from Laval Virtual 2024- the leading Euroepan event dedicated to immersive technologies – where we had the chance to join our partner Immersion.
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WEART and FORUM8 Partnership: Adding the sense of touch to digital twins and simulations
On April 15th-21st 2024, our distributing partner FORUM8 will join SUPERDESIGN SHOW within Milan Design Week 2024, the world’s largest design trade fair, at Tortona District. FORUM8 will introduce its design solutions and digital twin applications on the Cloud, Web3, and Metaverse, focusing on Metaverse “F8VPS (FORUM8 Virtual Platform System)” and 3D Virtual Reality software “VR Design Studio UC-win/Road”. These platforms are currently being integrated to TouchDIVER’s SDK
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PC VR vs Standalone: How to choose the best setup for your VR Haptic Experience
PC-based and standalone VR setups present pros and cons in terms of adoption complexity, user experience, costs and security considerations. Here is a comparative list of features to help in choosing the best option for your project.
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Touching digital models: How haptic technology enhances VR prototyping
With the advent of VR technology, virtual prototyping offers immersive experiences for testing and refining digital models. However, physical prototypes retain their importance for their tangible presence and tactile feedback. So, how can we combine virtual and physical prototyping when optimizing the product development process?
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Introducing the New Pricing and SDK Features for TouchDIVER
We are pleased to introduce some important news! We are now distributing TouchDIVER at reduced price of $3,900, together with new and improved SDK features, making VR haptic experiences even more realistic and easier to be run.
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Pushing the boundaries of Immersive Marketing with Haptics
Imagine stepping into a virtual showroom where you can interact with products as if they were right in front of you, revolutionizing the way you gather information on products and engage with brands. This is Immersive Marketing, a marketing strategy that combines virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D design to create engaging and memorable customer experiences.
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The Power of Haptics at I/ITSEC 2023
We are back from the I/ITSEC 2023, the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event We are back from I/ITSEC 2023, the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training event, which was held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in Orlando, FL. In the context of training simulations, haptic feedback has become crucial for enhancing immersion and awareness in safety, procedural, and logistics scenarios.
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New partnership WEART – PACE Aerospace Engineering & Information Technology GmbH
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with PACE Aerospace Engineering & Information Technology GmbH aimed at providing OEMs, airlines and aerospace organizations with TouchDIVER’s full haptic feedback integrated in Pacelab WEAVR software for XR training experiences.
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WEART at I/ITSEC 2023 Exhibition
From 27 to 30 November 2023 we are joining I/ITSEC Exhibition in Orlando, the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event. Meet us at Booth 3511
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Haptics Use Cases for Mixed Reality
Mixed reality, the fusion of virtual and physical realms, has emerged as a game-changing technology. We have collected some examples of haptic gloves integration into mixed-reality experiences.
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WEART with The National Museum of Science and Technology for Milan Digital Week
Is it possible to touch virtual reality?” This question was the focal point of the inaugural experience activity in the brand-new VR Zone of The National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci”, opened to public last 7 October 2023 during Milan Digital Week.
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5 reasons to integrate haptics in your industrial VR training
VR training’s power lies in replicating real job experiences, and touch, through haptic gloves like TouchDIVER, enhances this simulation. This technology elevates the realism of tasks for trainees in industrial safety and machinery operations, all within safe, risk-free environments.
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SIGGRAPH 2023 Experience Recap
We are back from the 50 th anniversary of SIGGRAPH 2023 , the world’s leading conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques!
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Key takeaways and insights from the 10th IEEE World Haptics Conference 2023
From 10th to 13rd of July we joined the IEEE World Haptics Conference 2023, the international conference covering all aspects of haptic.
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Weart in “Touch. Il futuro a portata di mano” TV show by Rai Play
We are protagonists in “Touch. Il futuro a portata di mano” by Rai Play, where we introduce use cases of TouchDIVER wearable technology
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New tools features available for TouchDIVER
Today we are releasing new improved features for TouchDIVER, which will allow to take lifelike haptic fedbacks to a step forward.
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Cas and chary reviewed TouchDIVER: A Haptic Glove for Virtual Reality
Cas and chary the touchdiver review
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WEART made to the list of ADI Design Index 2022
WEART’s TouchDIVER made it to the Adi design index yearbook and ADI Compasso d’Oro Award 2022
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WEART selected as an honoree of Fast Company ’s Innovation by Design 2022
We are excited to announce that WEART has been honored by FastCompany as a part of its 2022 Innovation by Design Awards.
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WEART founders were guests at VR in education podcast
Guido Gioioso and Giovanni Spagnoletti were guests at the #VR in education podcast hosted by Craig Frehlich.
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WEART at AWE US 2022
WEART exhibit the TouchDIVER at AWE US in June 2022 to the virtual reality and augmented reality experts and companies
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Road to hamburg: WEART at EuroHaptics 2022
WEART participated as an exhibitor in the EuroHaptics 2022 in Hamburgh by presenting the brand-new product, TouchDiver, to robotics experts
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