Valve drops an update which allow VR Index controllers to auto adapt to users' fingers type over time

[Arthands]

Valve yesterday released an update for the upcoming Valve VR Knuckles...Index controllers, which allows them to detect and adapt itself to a wide range of hand size and finger placement, based on finger activity over time.

In layman term, because everyone have different hand size and finger length, the position where you lie your middle finger on the controller, might be where someone else is lying their 4th finger on. As such the controller isn't able to tell accurately whether you are lifting your middle or 4th finger. That and some other minor tracking issues.

The update they pushed is able to have the controllers auto-calibrate to improve the reading over time, as you use them to play games.

Perhaps they will allow different user profile if there are multiple users for the controllers?



https://steamcommunity.com/games/633750/announcements/detail/1648790250573468435

 

[BeI]

Would be cool to have something like that with the Steam controller's pads that allow it to adapt to your resting thumb position to mitigate jittery mouse movement. Better than minimum mouse threshold stuff, maybe.

 

[Yankee Ruin X]

Wow that's amazing, that second vid with slow finger movements. So excited for the future of VR, things just keep getting better and better.

 

[Shinobido Heart]

Oh wow, this is music to my ears.

 

[Waffle]

That is so cool. Hopefully they have enough to not sell out immediately.

 

[Raide]

Not sure if it's the same tech but this was shown off in the Boneworks gameplay demo. Showed gripping objects and shifting hand positions etc. Really cool stuff.

 

[Datajoy]

Is all my finger data stored locally on the device or is it going to be collectible and commodifiable by Valve?

 

[Elixist]

anxious for the blowout, especially seeing the games valves been working on.

 

[mrglcs]

Awesome, this is exactly what I was missing when playing Job Simulator on PSVR a few years ago. I will definitely get an Index bundle ASAP.

 

[ffvorax]

Wow, this is super interesting! :O

 

[SigSig]

that's cool and all but when can I drop my money on this???

 

[ara]

Is all my finger data stored locally on the device or is it going to be collectible and commodifiable by Valve?

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Prepare for the imminent "here's how to fix your freaky long left thumb" ads on Instagram and Facebook

 

[Chivalry]

Pretty cool. Tactile feedback when?

 

[TyrantGuardian]

My brain hurts from watching this. The future is now etc.

 

[Knight in Shining Armani]

Holy shit. That's the first time I've seen the controllers. Looking good.

 

[Wollan]

This will be the baseline for the next decade or two of VR controllers. I'm not sure what else I would want out of one except the sci-fi dream of gloves with sub-millimeter haptic grid texture that can simulate any form.

Valve Index controllers are to be the equivalent to the 1997 release of the DualShock and it being the basis for the modern gamepad.

 

[jediyoshi]

Holy shit. That's the first time I've seen the controllers. Looking good.

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The more I've looked at them, the less I want to use my Vive.

 

[galv]

Game changer.

 

[Nzyme32]

Not sure if it's the same tech but this was shown off in the Boneworks gameplay demo. Showed gripping objects and shifting hand positions etc. Really cool stuff.

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Same controllers from Valve and utilising Valve's Skeletal Input

This is a further update, improving the accuracy. It'll apply to everyone using the Index controllers. Valve a pretty much gearing up for their launch in June

 

[1-D_FE]

that's cool and all but when can I drop my money on this???

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Pre-orders go live on May 1st (along with the Vive Index if you want a Valve HMD too).

 

[SigSig]

Pre-orders go live on May 1st (along with the Vive Index if you want a Valve HMD too).

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Time to sell my TV ;_;

 

[ElOdyssey]

Pre-orders go live on May 1st (along with the Vive Index if you want a Valve HMD too).

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Did they provide or rumor on pricing?

 

[strudelkuchen]

Looks awesome. Going from my Rift DK2 to the Index will be crazy.

 

[1-D_FE]

Did they provide or rumor on pricing?

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Not really. And speculation is basically all over the place. Especially for the HMD portion. Until we know all the specs, it's kind of impossible to even guess.

 

[ElOdyssey]

Not really. And speculation is basically all over the place. Especially for the HMD portion. Until we know all the specs, it's kind of impossible to even guess.

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Thanks for the prompt reply. This will likely be my first VR headset and I am pretty excited about it.