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Nimble Sense on kickstarter
Hi just se it on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nimblevr/nimble-sense-bring-your-hands-into-virtual-reality are it just a smaller leap motion I are not in it to point on what the big difference is I got a leap motion but also baking the nimble that it look like it more responsive but maby it just me and the videos there show what you guys think :)
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- Looks interesting but i'd like to see a more in depth demonstration. Just based on those quick clips you could clearly see some tracking problems and twitching of the joints (similar to when joints are occluded with the leap)
- I think it looks awesome - it's similar to the Leap as far as the use goes, but the way of coming to the result is different.
The Leap uses two cameras, this is using one depth sensor.
How well it works in real life is what will make the difference. The good thing though is, that no matter what device will be best - both devices will push motion controls into VR and maybe that way we see enough users for developers to create content for it. The more devices are out there, the better :) - This looks like a real cool project that has the potential of bringing hand-control to the rift.
Now, there are two factors that keep me from backing, atm:
- What has Oculus up their sleeves as a hand-tracking solution?
- Will Devs use the Nimble Sense solution?
As OVR is quite reluctant to release any information on a handtracking-solution (they keep mentioning that devs should develop for the most common input method - a gamepad), chances are, that the input-solution-"market" is still open.
And as a solution like the Nimble would still work with CV1, it could have good chances to take off. And who knows, when the Nimble-tech proves as reliable, there might even be a chance that OVR integrates the tech directly in a future version of the rift.
Ah, it doesn't make it easier for me to decide to back this project. If only we could hear either from OVR what they intend to implement in the future or from Devs that they would support this tech...
Edit: just combed the backers on their kickstarter page and saw that Brendan Iribe is a backer of this project too. Don't know though at what bracket. This could be interesting. :) - Not suitable for flight simulators.
Operating some buttons and switches on the average airliner requires you to fully extend your arms so only 70 cm range is not going to cut it. - @Drachernherz Good call! Should have bought some stocks :)
