Manus VR
Following the announcement of the game
VR-helmets on the market are beginning to emerge products designed to enhance
the positive experience of the use of virtual reality devices. Most controllers
need to hold in their hands, and HTC Vive helmet is one of the examples of how
to use the optional accessories can be implemented management of objects in
games. However, much more interesting to look Manus VR gloves that offer
absolutely the same effect, but left his hands free and do all the movements
more natural.
Gloves are compatible with the HTC Vive
and use tracking technology Valve Lighthouse location. They communicate with
the helmet on the wireless interface and allow laundry in case of
contamination. The gloves are installed vibroprivody tactile response, thus it
provides several levels of vibration. For Manus VR autonomous operation meet
internal batteries, which is enough for 8 hours of play with the full charge.
Currently Manus preparing a version for
developers gloves, pre-order which will be formalized in the next few weeks.
Manus is capable of implementing the compatibility with PC, Cardboard and
Samsung Gear VR. SDK will be available in free access for everyone.
The price version for developers is
estimated at US$ 250. Recall that hat cost is US$ 799, which means that a set of
HTC Vive gloves and controllers will cost US$ 1000 - and this is without taking
into account the extremely powerful computer, which is needed for normal
functioning of HTC Vive. Manus will demonstrate all the features of gloves at
the Conference Game Developers Conference next week.
