Full-body VR tracking just got a whole lot easier.
HTC VIVE today unveiled the latest wing to its growing lineup of VR tracking devices, a yet-to-be-named self-tracking tracker. The device features two upper field-of-view cameras, an onboard processor, and the same high-precision positional tracking algorithm used in the HTC VIVE Focus 3 and HTC VIVE XR Elite, meaning no spare wiring stations are required in order to operate.
According to HTC, the device weighs under 100 grams and is approximately 50% smaller in size compared to the VIVE Tracker 3.0. There’s moreover a new quick-release mechanism that allows you to swap the device within seconds. That said the device can still be mounted to conventional speaker and camera peripherals. The visitor has plane released 3D CAD files so you can print your own mounts.
While the tracker is designed for VIVE Focus 3 and XR Elite, it can be used with non-VIVE headsets thanks to compatibility with OpenXR. Standalone use is moreover supported for those not interested in R functionality. Details regarding these features will be released soon, equal to the company.
Credit: HTC VIVE
“The new tracker is worldly-wise to perfectly track its location rather than rely on external sensors or the headset cameras. Just like our headsets, it’ll be worldly-wise to track large scale play spaces as well,” said Shen Ye, global throne of product at HTC VIVE. “It’s not just for object tracking; you can use it combined with controllers to get full-body tracking. You can connect up to five trackers at a time to our upcoming USBC dongle, so you can track your unshortened body, including elbows, legs and feet.”
VIVE’s self-tracking tracker is scheduled to launch later this year. Those interested in learning increasingly can contact the visitor here. The visitor states that VIVE Tracking 3.0 is still recommended to Lighthouse users.
Feature Image Credit: HTC VIVE
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