Here’s a look at our haptic glove research and the advances in soft robotics, microfluidics, hand tracking, haptic rendering, and perceptual science that that work entails:
At Connect, we shared a look at what we’re calling Instant Codec Avatars—photorealistic representations of yourself created from some scans from your phone + a few hours of processing time. Dive into our Reality Labs Research updates on Tech at Meta:
Say hello to Meta Quest Pro—the first entry in our new high-end line of devices. Next-generation optics, full-color mixed reality, self-tracking controllers, and more. Get all the details here:
Today we’re sharing our vision for a new type of interface—a human-centric interface—our research teams at Facebook Reality Labs are building to interact with all-day wearable AR glasses:
We believe SceneScript represents a significant milestone on the path to true AR glasses that will bridge the physical and digital worlds. As we dive deeper into this potential at Reality Labs Research, we’re thrilled at the prospect of how this pioneering approach will help…
Today we’re introducing SceneScript, a novel method for reconstructing environments and representing the layout of physical spaces from
@RealityLabs
Research.
Details ➡��
SceneScript is able to directly infer a room’s geometry using end-to-end machine…
This week
@siggraph
, FRL Research is sharing "reverse passthrough VR," an experimental display concept that explores how we can maintain social co-presence between the real and virtual world. Read more about this experimental work on our research blog:
Connect 2021 is today! We are bringing the global augmented and virtual reality community together to reveal and explore the latest innovations in the space. It starts soon at 10 AM PST. Tune in
We believe AR is the next computing platform and we want to give you the tools to stay ahead and make AR creation easy and accessible
Today we’re introducing the Spark AR Curriculum to help teach users how to create AR effects using the Spark AR Platform
Meta Quest Pro’s Infinite Display optical stack is 40% thinner compared to Meta Quest 2, with a 10% improvement in overall system resolution, a 25% boost to center sharpness, and a 50% increase in sharpness at the periphery. Learn more:
Today, we’re introducing a new name for Facebook’s AR/VR team — Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) — to encompass the expansive work being done at Facebook as we build the next computing platform to help people feel more present with each other, even when we’re apart.
For our future AR glasses to improve our lives, we need a highly-intuitive, low-friction and private interface that works throughout the day. Here’s a look at our research on wrist-based wearables and how it may help us control our devices one day
There’s a common misconception that mixed reality can be accomplished simply by showing a real-time high-resolution video feed of the physical world inside the headset, but the truth is far more complex. Learn more:
It's real and it's finally here! Oculus Quest 2 is lighter, faster, with our highest resolution display ever. New accessories let you customize fit and comfort so you can play your way. Starting at $299. Preorder:
Since the pandemic started,
@FisherHouseFdtn
has distributed 160
@PortalFacebook
TVs to VA facilities across the country, allowing veterans to stay close to their families, even when they can't be in the same room.
They say a magician never reveals their secrets. But we’re taking you behind the scenes for a look at some of the magic under the hood of
@Meta
’s hardware
A new paper from our research teams shows that AR could also be a game changer for hearing impaired populations around the world—enhancing the hearing aid to help people become more socially engaged and stay connected with friends and family. Read more:
Live and unscripted. Don’t miss
@ID_AA_Carmack
, Consulting CTO, Facebook Reality Labs, give one of his legendary talks. Streaming live tomorrow, September 16 at 5:30PM PDT on the Facebook Reality Labs page //
#FBConnect
We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
As 2022 draws to a close,
@Meta
CTO + Head of Reality Labs
@boztank
takes a look at the progress we’ve made over the last year—and looks ahead to what’s next:
The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally streaming. Tune into Facebook Connect 2020 to hear all about our latest innovations from hardware to content to developer updates. All happening right now on our page:
#FBConnect
Gorilla Tag is a shining example of VR developer success, both on the Meta Quest Store & App Lab. Check out the
@VentureBeat
story linked below, or head over to our Dev Blog to read our interview with
@LemmingVR
,
@daveneubelt
, & David Yee 🍌
.
@FundamentalVr
and
@OrbisIntl
are using VR to get surgeons around the world access to the training they need to treat cataracts—a leading cause of preventable blindness.
Meta Quest Pro’s self-tracked controllers give you a full 360-degree range of motion—they’re included in the purchase price of Meta Quest Pro, or you can purchase them separately to upgrade your experience on Meta Quest 2. Learn more:
Massive congrats to our entire Display Systems Research team on an impressive three (!!!) wins at
#SIGGRAPH2023
E-TECH: Best in Show for Flamera & Audience Choice + Official Selection for the Digital Content Association of Japan for Butterscotch Varifocal
That’s a wrap on the Connect 2022 keynote! Visit Tech at Meta for a rundown of all today’s news, from Meta Quest Pro to our cutting-edge research efforts and everything in between:
Join forces to help reduce LLM hallucinations! Enter the
@Meta
Comprehensive RAG (CRAG) Challenge in KDD Cup 2024 🚀 It’s time to improve LLMs with real-time & accurate information using RAG.
T-minus two days until the third annual Meta Quest Gaming Showcase! The official show kicks off June 1 at 10:00 am PT, though you can tune in for our first-ever pre-show at 9:45 am PT to whet your appetite.
Last year, we introduced Presence Platform—our suite of machine perception + AI capabilities that let developers build compelling mixed reality experiences. Today, we’re unlocking full-color Passthrough and upping our social presence game.
What will it take to pass the visual Turing test? But first, what *is* the visual Turing test? Know more about the incredible work
@douglaslanman
’s Display Systems Research (DSR) team at Reality Labs is doing to answer this question:
Hand tracking technology cracks open immersive computing with a “come as you are” approach to human-computer interaction. See how Facebook Reality Labs researchers took hand tracking from experiment to feature in Quest.
ICYMI: Mark and
@boztank
talked about the tools we're building to help people stay connected, how we're thinking about inputs for AR glasses, and the operating system we're building for these future devices //
.
@meta
can’t build the metaverse alone, and the next generation of social computing requires cutting-edge VR hardware + technologies. Looking forward to this next phase of our collaboration with
@Qualcomm
!
We’ve worked with
@Meta
for 7+ years to create premium
#XR
experiences. Today, we’re expanding our partnership to include custom
@Snapdragon
XR platforms for Meta
#VR
devices and technologies. Together, we’ll deliver the next-gen tech needed to fully realize the
#Metaverse
.
Good news, everyone: We’re lowering prices for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro! Whether you’re looking to play immersive games, get creative, or collaborate with colleagues, there’s never been a better time to jump into VR.
The future of augmented and virtual reality starts here.
Dive deep into the innovations, replay the big reveals, rewatch the best moments, and more. Watch Connect 2021 on demand now.
🚨 Meta Quest 3 exclusive incoming! 🚨VR studio and label
@creaturedotpage
just announced its first-ever homegrown project: Starship Home—an MR game that lets you turn your space into an interactive starship
Join us at GDC to network and connect over the latest in VR—including breakthroughs in MR technology, insights into the Meta Quest ecosystem, and the latest opportunities for developers building on Meta Quest.
The DSR team’s Butterscotch Varifocal prototype combines the varifocal technology from the Half Dome series with a retinal-resolution VR display. The result is clear visuals that rival what you can see with the naked eye. If you’re at
#SIGGRAPH2023
, be sure to check it out. Learn…
With an ever-expanding world, an active and welcoming community, and dozens of hours of quests to complete,
@ZenithMMO
is one of VR’s first truly large-scale open-world fully explorable MMORPGs. And it’s also this week’s
#MondayMustPlay
!
If you’re at
#SIGGRAPH2023
, be sure to check out our Display Systems Research team’s two E-TECH demos in West Building, Rooms 150-153. Not at the show? Read all about it on the
@MetaQuestVR
Blog 🔗
We've got developer sessions lined up on 09/16 for
#FacebookConnect
! Check out “Creating Live Performances in Social VR"—Head of Media Programming, Sarah Malkin, will lead a panel about how to build engaging, immersive live events in VR.
RSVP:
Meta seeks research participants in cities across the US and Canada for studies exploring the cutting edge of AR/VR technology at Reality Labs Research. Complete the pre-screening survey at & sign up to receive news about paid opportunities in your area!
Gaming was one of the first pillars of VR, and it’s the reason people keep coming back to their headset. Today we had the privilege of showing off some of what you’ll be playing in the coming months and years:
As we head into Halloween weekend, we’ve got some holiday treats to share, from seasonal concerts to frightful film fests, starting with tonight’s Día de los Muerto-themed episode of
@TIDAL
Rising featuring
@TheWarningBand2
💀💀💀
At Reality Labs, we’re inventing a new computing platform—one built around people, connections and the relationships that matter. There’s a lot of ground to cover there, including an update on our partnership with
@SCSatCMU
. Dig into our research updates:
May is National Meditation Month, but mindfulness practices can be beneficial year-round. So let’s align those chakras and take a look at five of the top VR meditation apps.
From Budget Cuts Ultimate and the latest
@PistolWhipVR
scene to a darkly comic radio drama & beyond, there’s plenty to play this weekend on the
@MetaQuestVR
Platform. Check out today’s Releases Recap for all the deets!
A courageous journey such as Colette’s deserves the highest honor. Congrats to
@AntGiacchino
and the team for winning Best Documentary Short Subject.
#Oscars
Kudos to
@NeurosurgUCSF
on their achievement in the neuroscience field showing the first time someone w/ severe speech loss restored their ability to communicate by decoding brain signals sent fr the motor cortex to the muscles that control the vocal tract
Meta accounts and Meta Horizon profiles are here! This update will roll out globally on a gradual basis, so if you don’t have the option to create a Meta account and Meta Horizon profile right away, you’ll get the update soon.
Facebook Connect begins at 10AM PT today, so head over to the FRL page now & say “Hi” to our Messenger bot to get updates on sessions, demos and more. Enable notifications so you don’t miss a second of our biggest AR/VR conversation of the year
#FBConnect
Excited to share the date for our annual conference, Facebook Connect (formerly Oculus Connect), which will be held virtually on Sept. 16 & free for everyone to attend. Hear more on our vision & the latest innovations from our team & developer community:
Whether you’re a casual gamer, a story seeker, a zombiephile, or somewhere in between, odds are there’s a game to suit your tastes. And the nominees for 2022’s Best VR/AR titles from The Game Awards reflect that in spades.