周報│VR/AR一周看點盤點
2018 04 02-08
融資、數據報告
Financing, data report
獲投2200萬，VR裝修「巧燕築家」完成Pre-A輪融資
2018年3月30日，巧燕築家宣布完成2200W元的Pre-A輪融資，本輪融資由小橙基金領投，跟投方為浙江華德利控股集團。據介紹，此次融資將主要用於快速布局巧燕VR系統的上線，以及提高整裝市場佔有率。
With A total of 22 million yuan, the VR decoration "qiao jiaojia" completed the pre-a round financing.
On March 30, 2018, qiao jianjia announced the completion of the pre-a round financing of 2200W yuan. This round of financing was led by the small orange fund, and the investment party was zhejiang wadley holding group. According to the introduction, this financing will mainly be used for the rapid deployment of qiyan VR system and increase the market share.
Greenlight Insights 報告：7.7％ AR/VR投資流向女性CEO初創公司
VR/AR市場分析機構GreenlightInsights日前公布了一份新報告，分析了從2013年至2017年的女性CEO的企業融資情況。Greenlight Insights的報告分析了超過300起交易，報告中指出2017年VR/AR領域投融資金額接近20億美元融資，其中有7.7％的投資流向了由女性作為CEO的初創公司。對比2016年的4.6％，增長了3.1%。
Greenlight Insights report: 7.7% AR/VR investment flows to female CEO startups.
GreenlightInsights, the market analyst for VR/AR, has released a new report analysing corporate financing for female ceos from 2013 to 2017. Greenlight Insights report analyzed more than 300 deals, report 2017 VR/AR field of investment and financing amount is close to $2 billion in financing, of which 7.7% of investment flows by women as the CEO of a startup. Thats up 3.1% from 4.6% in 2016.
硬體
Hardware
High Fidelity和NeoSensory聯手，將發售Exoskin觸感外套
近日，High Fidelity和NeoSensory 聯合發布了一款全新的觸感外套，佩戴者可以通過它在VR中感受到身體接觸和周圍的環境。
High Fidelity 是一家VR社交公司，此次與NeoSensory以及硬體開發者們合作，開發了可穿戴設備，也就是Exoskin（外置皮膚），其配備32個感測馬達，並配備了High Fidelity硬體設備的開源架構，這讓佩戴者能夠在實時的在虛擬世界中感受到真實的觸覺。
High Fidelity and NeoSensory teamed up to release the Exoskin tactile coat.
High Fidelity and NeoSensory recently released a new tactile coat that allows the wearer to experience physical contact and surroundings in VR.
High Fidelity is a VR social company, the cooperation with NeoSensory and hardware developers, developed a wearable device, namely Exoskin (outer skin), it is equipped with 32 sensor motor, and is equipped with High Fidelity hardware equipment of the open source framework, it makes the wearer can in real time in the virtual world to feel a real sense of touch.
高通將推出VRDK 一體機，將支持6DoF控制器追蹤
高通（Qualcomm）公司將推出一款基於Snapdragon 845晶元VRDK的一體機，其具備6DOF控制器定位以及超聲波追蹤功能。
高通Snapdragon 845 VDRK主要是面向軟硬體開發商，公司想為客戶提供一款自己獨家設計的VR一體機，其中提供了多種可根據個人喜好定製的選項。如手動追蹤和眼動追蹤等。現在，6DoF控制器定位以及超聲波跟蹤技術已推出。
Qualcomm will launch VRDK all-in-one, which will support 6DoF controller tracking.
Qualcomm will launch an all-in-one, based on the Snapdragon 845 chip VRDK, with a 6DOF controller location and an ultrasound tracking feature.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 VDRK is mainly for hardware and software developers, and the company wants to provide customers with an exclusive VR all-in-one machine, which offers a variety of options that can be customized according to personal preference. Such as manual tracking and eye tracking. Now, 6DoF controller localization and ultrasonic tracking technology have been launched.
HTC推出SteamVR 1.0追蹤套件，僅售300美元
HTC宣布在其線上商店推出折扣，一套包含兩個基站及兩個手柄的全新SteamVR 1.0追蹤套件，售價300美元。消費者在單獨購買這些套件時需總計花費約500美元。這款套裝可為您節省200美元。如果您選擇購買Vive Pro，整個套餐的價格為1098美元。
HTC launched the SteamVR 1.0 tracking suite for just $300.
HTC announced a discount on its online store, a new SteamVR 1.0 tracking suite with two base stations and two handles for $300. Consumers will spend about $500 to buy the kits separately. This suit will save you $200. If you choose to buy Vive Pro, the whole package costs $1,098.
三星宣布其智能手錶Gear S2現可與Gear VR搭配使用
三星宣布其智能手錶Gear S2現在可以與Gear VR進行搭配使用，以實現一些基本功能。手錶軟體的最新更新可以讓您將可穿戴手錶與基於智能手機的VR頭顯配對。據三星的新聞稿指出，用戶可以使用手錶與VR內容進行互動。
Samsung has announced that its smartwatch, the Gear S2, can now be used with the Gear VR.
Samsung has announced that its smartwatch, Gear S2, can now be used with the Gear VR for some basic features. The latest update to watch software allows you to pair your wearable watch with a VR headset based on your smartphone. According to a samsung press release, users can use the watch to interact with VR content.
熱點資訊
Hot News
Magic Leap招聘iOS開發者，或將兼容iOS系統
據外媒報道，近日， AR獨角獸公司Magic Leap 更新了最新的招聘信息，其中顯示了該公司正在招募高級iOS應用開發者，工作內容包括「幫助創建MR計算的未來」。
Magic Leap is hiring iOS developers, or will be compatible with iOS.
According to foreign media reports, recently, AR Magic unicorn company Leap to update the latest recruitment information, which shows the company is recruiting senior iOS application developers, working content including "help create MR the future of computing.
蘋果申請自動駕駛汽車VR系統專利，可用於緩解暈動症
據外媒報道，蘋果一項用於自動駕駛汽車的VR系統專利曝光。據美國專利和商標局披露的資料顯示，蘋果的VR系統能大幅改變車輛內、外部環境，給乘客帶來更多樂趣。
Apple has patented a VR system for self-driving cars that can be used to relieve motion sickness.
According to foreign media, apple has disclosed a patent for a VR system for self-driving cars. According to the us patent and trademark office, apples VR system can significantly change the internal and external environment of vehicles and bring more pleasure to passengers.
Facebook為其VR社交應用Spaces更新虛擬化身設計
Facebook宣布將為其VR社交應用FacebookSpaces推出更多可自定義的虛擬化身和虛擬角色。Facebook Spaces中完全重新設計的虛擬化身比過去更具表現力和個性化。
Facebook表示：「我們一直致力於通過更豐富的材質、更好的照明和陰影來讓虛擬化身在VR空間中呈現更好的效果。我們還調整了技術來讓化身的身體動作看起來更加流暢和自然。」
Facebook has updated the virtual avatar design for its VR social application Spaces.
Facebook has announced that it will introduce more customizable avatars and virtual characters for its VR social application, FacebookSpaces. The completely redesigned avatar in Facebook Spaces is more expressive and personalized than it used to be.
Facebook says: "weve been working to make virtual avatar better in VR space with richer textures, better lighting and shadows. We also adjusted the technology to make the body of the avatar look smoother and more natural.
Mozilla為VR/AR頭顯推出全新FirefoxReality瀏覽器
近日，Mozilla宣布為VR一體機及AR頭戴設備推出新版本的Firefox瀏覽器，它被稱為Firefox Reality。Mozilla將其描述為一個跨平台、開放源代碼和對隱私友好的瀏覽器，並將被專門用於頭戴設備。您可以在HTC Vive Focus上看到它的早期demo版本，不過目前該瀏覽器尚未公開發布，Mozilla也還未宣布哪些頭顯將提供支持。
Mozilla launches the new FirefoxReality browser for VR/AR.
Recently, Mozilla announced the launch of a new version of the Firefox browser for VR and AR, which is known as the Firefox Reality. Mozilla describes it as a cross-platform, open-source, and privacy-friendly browser, and will be dedicated to headwear. You can see its early demo version on the HTC Vive Focus, but the browser hasnt been released publicly yet, and Mozilla has yet to announce which headers will support it.
遊戲、影視
Games, film
《星球大戰：最後的絕地武士》推出360全景花絮視頻
星球大戰官方YouTube賬號近日發布了一個360全景視頻片段，在視頻中，通過對作曲家John Williams 和導演 Rian Johnson的採訪，官方拍攝了一部7分鐘的全景視頻。通過視頻人們可以看到電影拍攝場景，你可以從這些場景中立刻辨認齣電影內容。除此之外，你在視頻中還能看到電影配樂的演奏現場。
"Star Wars: the last jedi knight" offers 360 panorama video.
Star Wars the official YouTube account has launched a 360 panoramic video clips, in the video, through to the composer John Williams and director Rian Johnsons interview, the official took a panoramic video 7 minutes. Through video people can see the movie scene, you can instantly identify the movie content from these scenes. On top of that, you can see the soundtrack on video.
VR音游《Beat Saber》宣布5月1日開售
備受關注的VR音游《Beat Saber》的開發商Hyperbolic Magnetism終於宣布遊戲的發售日期，該作將於5月1日以搶先版的形式登陸Steam。據悉遊戲將支持HTC Vive、Oculus Rift以及Windows MR系列頭顯。
"Beat Saber" announced on May 1.
The developer of the closely watched "Beat Saber" has finally announced the release date of the game, which will be released on May 1 in a preemptive form. It is reported that the game will support HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows MR.
《生化危機7》銷量破510萬，並榮獲最佳VR聲效獎
今天Capcom宣布《生化危機7》全平台銷量超過了510萬套，同時Capcom也表示這款遊戲獲得了2018年遊戲音效網路協會頒發的「最佳VR聲效」獎。
"Resident evil 7" sold 5.1 million copies and won the best VR sound award.
Today, Capcom announced that it has sold more than 5.1 million copies of the "resident evil 7" platform, and Capcom also said the game won the "best VR sound effect" award from the 2018 game sound network association.
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