Sure thing, here we go — oh, wait. Forgot to mention, this ride through the VR world might get bumpy. So, bear with me.
Alright, let’s talk about Sharp. They’ve cooked up a prototype VR controller. New frontier in touchy-feely experiences, right? It’s all happening over in Japan. They say you can feel textures — yeah, like smooth or rough. I’m not entirely sure how that translates through a device, but hey, who am I to argue with futuristic tech?
Sharp’s got these nifty little bits on the controller’s fingertips, sort of like having secret sauce spread around. Mix it up with vibrations to trick your brain, kinda like how your favorite song might make you dance in the shower but with no music. Weird analogy? Maybe, but stick with me.
So, here’s the kicker. Sharp admits straight up that it’s not quite the real thing, but hey, they’re tweaking it with different settings. The end game? Work with users to polish the magic. It’s like a never-ending science experiment, except with more fun and less lab coats.
Wait, where was I? Oh, right, the gadget. Imagine holding a standard controller, buttons and all, but ha! — no delicate finger dance like those fancy gloves. Still, Sharp’s not spilling the beans on tracking yet. Their secret for now, I guess.
Currently, the whole thing’s just undergoing trials, not even in stores. Picture a rough draft, only some lucky folks in Japan might get a peek – if it doesn’t get shelved. By the way, they’ve tagged it at about 100,000 yen. No clue why that number stuck with me but it’s somewhere around $680 if math’s your friend.
Quick sidebar, Sharp’s no stranger in this scene. They’ve had a hand in some heavy-hitter XR tech. Remember Meta Quest 2? Yeah, Sharp was the brains behind the displays. Not to mention, in 2024, they teamed up with NTT Docomo to drop some AR glasses called MiRZA. Crazy, right? How time flies.
So, there you have it. Sharp’s journey into VR touch. It’s a wild ride with questions, potential roadblocks, and probably more twists than a pretzel. But hey, isn’t that what makes it exciting? Who knows what they’ll think of next.
