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Tracking Platforms and Peripherals
An (under construction) list of different platforms suited to different VR Research needs, along with relevant evaluative articles and associated peripherals as relevant. Some platforms will have associated software and hardware. This list will primarily focus on platforms with a precedent for use in research settings.
SteamVR is a virtual reality platform developed by Valve. It uses the OpenVR API to support a wide range of VR devices, including the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets. SteamVR also includes a set of tools for developers, such as the SteamVR SDK and the SteamVR Input System. Some recent experimental work has shown SteamVR trackers as capable of measuring high quality positional data for research in certain contexts, making it a relatively affordable way to record this data.
- SDK Repository - contains the OpenVR SDK, which is the software development kit for SteamVR. It includes documentation, samples, and other resources to aid SteamVR development.
- OpenVR Advanced Settings - a third-party tool that allows users to customize various settings and options in SteamVR, such as manipulating the chaperone bounds and tracking universe, or creating settings profiles.
OptiTrack is a motion capture system that provides high-precision, real-time tracking of objects and people. It uses cameras and infrared markers (passive or active) to track the position and orientation of objects in 3D space. OptiTrack is used in a wide range of applications, including animation, film production, sports training, and research. It is a popular choice for VR research due to its high precision and wide range of tracking options.
Worldviz-PPT is a VR motion tracking system developed by WorldViz, a company that specializes in VR technology for enterprise and research applications. "Precision Position Tracking" uses active infrared markers and cameras to provide accurate, low-latency tracking of objects and people in 3D space. Worldviz-PPT is often used in research settings, such as cognitive psychology and spatial cognition studies, as it allows for precise measurements and data collection.
VRPN - A library of utilities aimed at implementing a network-transparent interface between application programs and the set of physical devices (tracker, etc.) used in a virtual-reality (VR) system