The 40th Annual Computer Graphics and Technology convention ‘SIGGRAPH’ kicks off on the 21st of July. A new video showcasing some of the technologies due to be displayed have implications for Virtual Reality.

Demonstrating the Future since 1974

Since 1974, SIGGRAPH have been at the forefront of demonstrating new Computer Generated Visuals and associated technologies to the industry and public at large. A new video just released by the consortium highlights interesting new developments which could be used in the future to enhance and evolve Virtual Reality interactive experiences.

Of particular interest are developments such as HapSeat, a new low-cost haptic feedback system designed to involve the player’s physical being in an interactive experience and AIRREAL, a system that blows tiny pockets of directed air-flow at the user to simulate objects hitting or passing them.

You can find out more about SIGGRAPH 2013 here.

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Based in the UK, Paul has been immersed in interactive entertainment for the best part of 27 years and has followed advances in gaming with a passionate fervour. His obsession with graphical fidelity over the years has had him branded a ‘graphics whore’ (which he views as the highest compliment) more than once and he holds a particular candle for the dream of the ultimate immersive gaming experience. Having followed and been disappointed by the original VR explosion of the 90s, he then founded RiftVR.com to follow the new and exciting prospect of the rebirth of VR in products like the Oculus Rift. Paul joined forces with Ben to help build the new Road to VR in preparation for what he sees as VR’s coming of age over the next few years.