Anew studyproposes that noise-canceling software built into VR headsets could prevent unwanted breaks in users' attention.
It’s part of an ongoing effort to find ways to make VR a better experience.
That disconnectand in more extreme cases, motion sicknessbreaks immersion and focus for the user."
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Early VR was emulating this concept too," Lopes added.
One approach to better realism is through haptics or force feedback.
The company HaptXrecently announcedpreorders for haptics gloves that come with an air-compressing backpack.
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Even more immersive methods might make your body feel like it’s moving in VR.
An Oklahoma gaming studio claims to havelaunched the first public-use VR treadmill.
The omnidirectional treadmill synchronizes movements in VR with real-life exercise.
Accurate tracking is another “capability that can make or break VR immersion,” he said.
