Qualcomm and Leap Motion show off VR tech that tracks hand motions

qualcomm hmd with sensors - leap motion integration

One of the master limitations with early-stage virtual reality has been the lack of power to truly interact with content rather than only passively consuming what's in view.

Qualcomm and Leap Motility are taking steps towards changing that by demonstrating new technology for mobile head mounted displays (HMDs) that tracks hand motions using built-in sensors.

Shown above is a prototype HMD with smartphone slot created by Qualcomm capable of running the Bound Motility integration.

The technology, which the companies are referring to as a natural virtual reality interface, takes advantage of Leap Motion'due south hand-tracking expertise and Qualcomm's VR and AR optimized Snapdragon 835 mobile platform, which was designed to support vi degrees of positional tracking (otherwise known every bit room tracking), high VR frame rates, audio that adapts based on your movements and real-time rendering for 3D graphics.

"Every bit we deliver the new Snapdragon mobile platform for greater immersion with untethered virtual reality HMDs, natural user interfaces like hand movements will assistance consumers more intuitively collaborate with VR content and transform the consumer experience. We're thrilled to work closely with a VR technology leader like Leap Motion and then that we can make that possible," said Tim Leland, vice-president of product management at Qualcomm, in a statement sent to MobileSyrup.

Qualcomm and Leap Move are demonstrating the technology, congenital on the Snapdragon 835 mobile platform, at the Game Programmer's Conference (GDC) and Mobile Globe Congress (MWC), both of which officially open on February 27th.

Qualcomm and Bound Motion create products for use by manufacturing partners, so the ii won't exist releasing any product as a event of this collaboration, simply consumers can await to see both technologies integrated in upcoming mobile VR headsets in the near future.