The focus of Pico has shifted from controllers to hand tracking. - UploadVR
Pico Shifts Focus From Controllers To Hand Tracking
Pico, the ByteDance-owned company, seems to be shifting its focus from controllers to hand tracking in response to Apple's announcement about its Vision Pro. This move represents a significant shift in the VR industry, as it breaks away from the traditional controllers that have been included with VR headsets in the past. While this may not be a threat to existing VR makers initially, the challenge arises when Apple's future, less expensive headsets are released without bulky controllers. Implementing a seamless interface that transitions from object tracking to finger tracking is a complex engineering problem that could potentially hinder apps not updated to support the new system. Pico's Games Operations Manager encourages developers to use hand tracking whenever possible but states that users can still use controller-based content if they prefer. Smaller players in the industry might struggle with this transition, as they need to evolve their platforms to support both controllers and hand tracking while also attracting developers to create cutting-edge games. The transition ahead is seen as treacherous, leading ByteDance to host a private workshop to gather insight and opinions. Details about Pico's approach and future plans are yet to be revealed. Visit the source, UploadVR, for the full story.