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Teaching robots to feel: How force feedback is reshaping physical AI | Talk w/ SenseGlove's Jordan Scholtes

Senslove's R1 exoskeleton glove is changing how robots learn to manipulate objects by capturing force feedback data in real-world teleoperation scenarios. Un...

XR & Robotics News | July 2026

Apple's smart glasses, Snap's new SPECS, a $6.24B humanoid robot market, and more — Knoxlabs' roundup of the biggest XR and robotics news from July 2026.

New FCC Rules for Foreign-Produced Robots: What the U.S. Robotics Industry Needs to Know

FCC Public Notice DA 26-786 adds foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to the Covered List. Learn what this model-specific update means for new authoriza...

Why commercial cleaning could be the first real-world test for physical AI | Talk w/ Gatlin Robotics’ CTO

Robotics is often associated with warehouse automation, self-driving cars, or humanoids doing housework. Gatlin Robotics believes commercial cleaning could b...

Feel What the Robot Holds: Embodied Hands Demo · SenseGlove R1 × Seed Robotics

June Only: Buy 2 Varjo XR-4 Headsets, Get 1 Free

Through June 30, 2026, qualifying Varjo XR-4 headset purchases are eligible for a Buy 2 HMDs, Get 1 Free offer across XR-4 headset variations and licensing p...

Google Reveals Gemini-Powered Intelligent Eyewear with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has revealed new Gemini-powered intelligent eyewear at Google I/O 2026, previewing designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Knoxlabs is following...

PorticoXR Launches VR App Store for Instant Enterprise Trials

PorticoXR has officially launched its VR app store, aiming to make it dramatically easier for organizations to discover, trial, and deploy immersive content....

The Evolution of AR Waveguides: From Magic Leap 2's Discontinuation to the Future of Enterprise AR

Magic Leap's Revolutionary Waveguide Technology Magic Leap pioneered advanced AR waveguide technology that set industry standards for optical display systems...

Knoxlabs Robotics Deployment: How We Build the A-to-Z XR Stack for Robotics Teams

Robotics & Teleoperation Series — Article 6 of 6 1. MANUS Gloves 2. MANUS + Xsens 3. Isaac Lab 4. VR Headsets 5. Full ...

VR Headsets as Robotics Training Tools: Meta Quest 3 for Mass Data Collection

Robotics & Teleoperation Series — Article 4 of 6 1. MANUS Gloves 2. MANUS + Xsens 3. NVIDIA Isaac 4. VR Headsets 5. Fu...

MANUS + Xsens: Building the Complete Human Motion Stack for Humanoid Robots

Robotics & Teleoperation Series — Article 2 of 6 1. MANUS Gloves 2. MANUS + Xsens 3. NVIDIA Isaac 4. VR Headsets 5. Fu...

MANUS Gloves for Robotics: Precision Hand Data for AI Training & Teleoperation

Robotics & Teleoperation Series — Article 1 of 6 1. MANUS Gloves 2. MANUS + Xsens 3. NVIDIA Isaac 4. VR Headsets 5. Fu...

From Vision to Reality: White-Glove XR Deployment That Actually Works

Knoxlabs Professional Services Your Complete XR Solutions Partner Infrastructure Gap↗ Lifecycle↗ Service Tiers↗ Industries↗ Why Knoxlabs↗ Real Cost↗ Get Star...

PICO XR Unveils PICO OS 6 and Previews 2026 Flagship “Project Swan”

March 2026 – PICO has officially introduced its next-generation operating system, PICO OS 6, alongside an early preview of its upcoming flagship XR headset, ...

Meta Makes Horizon Managed Services Free — What It Means for XR Deployments

Meta has updated Meta Horizon Managed Services (HMS) so that the platform will be available at no cost beginning February 20, 2026. From that date, new HMS l...

Learn About (4) Different XR Nurse Training Platforms in 1 Hour - Live Webinar

Hosted by Knoxlabs & IVRHA Knoxlabs and the International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association (IVRHA) co-hosted a live webinar featuring four lead...

Nursing Education with UbiSim Immersive VR Simulation Platform

Across the U.S., nursing programs are expanding rapidly—over 268,000 new BSN students enrolled last year, a 4.9% increase from the previous year (AACN, 2024)...

Nursing Education VR Kits — Simulation Scenarios, Disinfection & Charging Carts

We partnered with Meta, UbiSim, Cleanbox, and Looking Glass XR to design a complete VR kit for nursing education and workforce training. It’s built for schoo...

4 Reasons Heavy Industry Leaders Are Turning to VR for Training

For industrial businesses, training often means juggling safety with speed, quality with cost, and consistency with flexibility. Virtual reality (VR) offers ...

Redesigning the Classroom for Digital Natives with VR

Higher education needs a new model for digital natives. Students entering college today have never known a world without smartphones, streaming, or immersive...

Moving Soft Skills Training into VR

Practical Corporate Use Cases and Ready Platforms for Enterprise Most learning and development teams already offer strong soft skills content. Leadership sem...

Why Workforce Training is Moving to VR

Rising costs. Labor shortages. Higher expectations for safety, speed, and results. Across industries, the pressure is on to train teams more effectively—with...

Why Higher Education is Embracing VR for Student Engagement

Higher education is increasing student engagement with Virtual and Mixed Reality (VR/MR). As today’s learners arrive on campus with digital-first mindsets, u...

VR for EVERY Business—Try Meta Quest for Free

Train Better | Learn Faster | Work Smarter | Cut Costs Work is changing. Remote teams, rising costs, and skills gaps are real challenges—but VR is the soluti...

Golf Swing Trainer by MOXI – Smarter Training with Motion Tracking

Golf isn’t just about power—it’s about precision, rhythm, and control. Every great golfer understands that a consistent, well-timed swing is the foundation o...

VR Gaming, Social VR, and the Future of Digital Culture: Exploring VRChat, Horizon, and Beyond

Gaming is about being. In virtual reality, you don’t just control a character; you step into their world, move like them, and embody them. VR gaming and soci...

How VTubers & VR Streamers Can Finally Have Full-Body Tracking Without a Hollywood Budget

Full-body motion capture is no longer a luxury reserved for Hollywood studios or professional animation teams. Today, VTubers, VR streamers, and digital perf...

The AI-Powered XR Era: What Samsung’s Project Moohan, Android XR, Meta, Apple & Google/HTC Mean for 2025

The first quarter of the 21st century is shaping up to be a defining moment for XR. But what will truly make headsets a daily necessity—like smartphones and ...

Pimax Crystal vs Crystal Light vs Dream Air

Pimax PCVR Buying Guide Pimax Crystal vs Crystal Light vs Dream Air vs Dream Air SE Pimax has several high-resolution P...

Project Moohan: Samsung’s Bold Leap into the XR Future with Android XR

At Galaxy Unpacked 2025, Samsung gave the world a glimpse of its long-awaited Project Moohan, a cutting-edge XR headset developed in collaboration with Googl...

Haptic Technology’s Impact on XR: Training, Prototyping, and Remote Operations

A blog reflecting on the impact of WEART haptic solutions in key industries When people picture immersive technology, they often imagine a VR headset or a 3D...

The Reality of VR Injuries: Safety Tips and Gear for VR Gaming

When you’re lost in the virtual world, it’s easy to forget the limitations of your physical environment. Walls, furniture, and even other people become hazar...

Get Hands-On with WEART’s Haptic Gloves: Book Your Demo

At Knoxlabs, your one-stop shop for VR and XR innovation, we’re thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to experience the groundbreaking WEART TouchDIVER P...

HTC VIVE Black Friday Holiday 2024 VR Deals at Knoxlabs

Explore top HTC VIVE VR headset and accessory deals at Knoxlabs for Black Friday and the holiday season. These promotions include essential VR products at ex...

New bHaptics TactSuit, TactSleeve Lineup: Available Now at Knoxlabs

bHaptics has launched their latest lineup of haptic wearables, designed to enhance VR immersion. As the official US retailer, Knoxlabs is proud to offer the ...

AWE EU 2024 Recap: Top XR Highlights from Meta, HTC, and PICO

The Augmented World Expo (AWE) EU 2024 in Vienna gave Europe’s XR enthusiasts, developers, and innovators a platform to showcase their latest tech advancemen...

VIVE Business+ Gets Key Improvements for Device Content Management, Adds Offline Options

HTC VIVE has introduced exciting new updates for VIVE Business+, its device management software, designed to support immersive experiences on the newly relea...

VIVE Ultimate Tracker - Now Compatible with 3rd Party SteamVR Headsets

HTC VIVE has officially announced that the VIVE Ultimate Tracker now supports third-party PCVR headsets that use SteamVR, significantly expanding its compati...

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: Everyday Experience with Advanced AI and New Design Options

Ray-Ban Meta glasses are redefining the way we experience and interact with the world around us. From capturing life’s moments effortlessly to seamlessly sta...

Meta Orion: The Future of AR Glasses Unveiled

Today at Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg introduced Orion, Meta’s first true AR glasses, previously known as Project Nazare. Orion features groundbreaking tech...

Meta Quest 3S Unveiled at Connect 2024: Pre-Orders Now Open!

Meta Quest Blog | Sep 25, 2024 The Meta Quest family is growing! During today's Connect 2024 event, Meta introduced the newest addition to the lineup—the Met...

Meta Connect 2024 Day 1 Recap

Unveiling the Future of Mixed Reality, AI, and Wearables September 25, 2024 – Meta Connect 2024 kicked off with groundbreaking announcements across mixed rea...

AWE 2024 | Our Top 5 Favorite Devices

AWE 2024 was extra spatial with technology that was interplanetary. We can safely say that XR has arrived! The general themes this year centered around the l...

Create Your Own Virtual Recreations with Varjo Teleport

“Scan, reconstruct, and explore real-world places in stunning detail. Share your 3D environment with anyone, anywhere.” – Varjo Scan and upload virtual recr...

MANUS XR Gloves, Motion Capture & Robotics Insights with Gerald van de Riet | Bend Reality Podcast #6

In this episode of the Bend Reality Podcast, Knoxlabs CEO and XR Scientist Taron Khachatryan is joined by Gerald van de Riet, Business Development Manager Am...

VIVE Focus Vision ᴺᴱᵂ The Best Standalone PC VR Headset of 2024

Launched on September 18, 2024, the VIVE Focus Vision introduces new Hybrid Standalone PC VR headsets for gaming and business The VIVE Focus Vision delivers ...

Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

What to Expect in VR, AR, and AI Meta Connect 2024 is just around the corner, taking place on September 25-26, and it's expected to deliver exciting new anno...

StretchSense Gloves for Professional Motion Capture, XR Gaming, and Meta Quest Integration

StretchSense gloves are the litest vr gloves for professional-grade motion capture, virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR) applications. Available o...

WEART TouchDIVER Series: Haptic Technology That Lets You Feel Hot and Cold, Track Fingers in VR

WEART’s TouchDIVER series is redefining immersion in virtual and augmented reality with advanced haptic gloves that allow you to feel temperatures, track fin...

Top Accessories for VR Gaming | Sports & Fitness

Find the best Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 accessories on Knoxlabs and take your gameplay to the next level whether you're into FPS games, golf, tennis, fitness ...

Join Our Free Webinar on Building Secure AR Solutions for Defense Programs

Knoxlabs is excited to host a free 1-hour webinar featuring our partner Sphere, where we will dive deep into the integration of battle-tested extended realit...

Sony Mocopi in the US: A New Dimension in VR Motion Capture

Sony Electronics Inc. has made an impressive entry into the world of motion capture technology with the launch of the mocopi system, now available at Knoxlab...

HTC VIVE Enhances VR Experiences with Focus 3 Facial and Eye Trackers

HTC VIVE has recently expanded its VIVE Focus 3 ecosystem by introducing two groundbreaking products: the VIVE Focus 3 Facial Tracker and the VIVE Focus 3 Ey...

Varjo's New Pricing and Advanced Features for XR-3 & VR-3 Headsets

We’re thrilled to share some significant updates and offers that will take your VR experience to new heights with Varjo products. End-of-Life Announcement We...

Magic Leap 2 Unboxing at Knoxlabs: The Most Immersive #Enterprise #AR Device

This was the most awesome video we shot. Here's the Magic Leap 2 unboxing with some legends in their prospective fields. In the ring tonight - We have:✨ Argu...

Mastering Magic Leap 2 with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

Magic Leap 2, the most immersive enterprise AR headset brought to you by Knoxlabs. This comprehensive guide, enriched with insightful video tutorials from Ma...

Keep your Varjo Secure: Introducing the Knox Professional Travel Case for Varjo Headsets

In the ever-evolving world of Virtual Reality, the need for protection and portability of your valuable equipment is paramount. Recognizing this need, Knoxla...

Comparing Giants: Apple Vision Pro vs Varjo XR-4

Welcome to a pivotal moment in mixed reality (MR), where the Apple Vision Pro and Varjo XR-4 are not just pushing boundaries, but redrawing them. In one corn...

Maarten Witteveen: Input & Interactions in VR, AI, Startup, Consciousness | Bend Reality Podcast #1

Welcome to the latest Knox VR News, where we take deep dives in the worlds of spatial computing, VR, & all the surrounding realities.  A Holiday special:...

Varjo XR-4 Series: A New Era of Mixed Reality - Available Now at Knoxlabs

Knoxlabs, the Everything AR/VR marketplace, is thrilled to partner with Varjo to offer the newly released Varjo XR-4 Series. These headsets, featuring state-...

New Features on Magic Leap 2 Empower Developers and Enhance Enterprise AR Solutions

At Knoxlabs, in partnership with Magic Leap, we are excited to introduce the latest advancements in the Magic Leap 2 platform, a leap forward in merging the ...

Meta Quest 3 and Varjo Aero: What's the Difference and What Do You Need?

When deciding between the Varjo Aero and the Meta Quest 3, consider what you want from your VR experience. If you're a professional in need of the highest qu...

UPDATED: Winner Announcement: Win a Quest 3: Knoxlabs Holiday Celebration

Don't miss out on the fun — check out our announcement video featuring the cast: Santa, Jace (the lucky owner of a new Quest 3), Knoxlabs - your go-to for ev...

Varjo Aero vs Pimax Crystal: Knoxlabs Review

In this comprehensive comparison, Knoxlabs’ XR Scientist reviews the key features of two leading VR headsets: Varjo Aero and Pimax Crystal. We also feature i...

The Future of XR with @CixLiv: An Opinion Article by Knoxlabs XR (Everything VR)

In the ever-evolving world of VR, AR, and XR, staying updated and understanding diverse perspectives is crucial. Our friend, @CixLiv, a serial founder in VR/...

Varjo Aero's Unprecedented Value Proposition: Highest-End Immersive Experiences Now More Accessible

From September 20 onwards, Varjo Aero’s price will be halved, coming down from $1990 to a groundbreaking $990. This isn't just a price cut. It's Varjo redefi...

Aeroversary Webinar: Success Stories from Simulation Gaming

Anniversary of Varjo Aero: Celebrate the two-year journey of the Varjo Aero, a VR headset that has set a new benchmark in visual fidelity for professionals a...

Upgrading to Quest 3? Find Out Where to Buy the Meta Quest 3

The next generation of virtual reality is nearly upon us. Meta Quest 3, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the renowned Meta Quest 2, is set to redefine ou...

Magic Leap and Knoxlabs: Crafting the ML2 Cosmos of Augmented Reality

In the wizarding world of announcements, Magic Leap and Knoxlabs collaboration promises to blend Magic Leap's world-class mixed reality technologies with Kno...

Join Us for a Summer Immersion XR Pop-up

Summer Immersion is an opportunity for you to dive into the hottest immersive technologies that are pivotal for the industry: Varjo, Manus, etee by tg0 and C...

Navigating the Intricacies of Haptics: A Comprehensive Review of SenseGlove's eBook

As Extended Reality (XR) continues to develop, the role of haptics becomes ever more crucial. Delivering a rich sensory experience is a key aspect of VR/AR a...

Introducing SenseGlove Nova 2 and MANUS Prime 3 Haptic XR Gloves

The future of Extended Reality (XR) is being defined by leaps in haptic technology, with SenseGlove Nova 2 and MANUS Prime 3 Haptic XR Gloves making signific...

Lenovo Announces the Worldwide Release of ThinkReality VRX: A Leap into Next-Generation VR

Lenovo has unveiled the much-anticipated ThinkReality™ VRX, a cutting-edge all-in-one virtual reality (VR) headset designed for enterprise applications. Avai...

Quest 3: A Leap Forward in Mixed Reality - Are You Ready?

The Meta Quest 3, a revolutionary upgrade to the Quest 2, is set to redefine the mixed-reality landscape. This cutting-edge device, expected to compete head-...

Meta's Quest 2 Price Drop and Knoxlabs' Wide Range of Accessories

As Meta lowers the price of its popular Quest 2 headset, Knoxlabs offers a wide variety of accessories designed to enhance your VR experience. Whether you're...

Apple's Vision Pro: A Leap into Spatial Computing

The future of spatial computing is here with Apple's Vision Pro. Seamlessly blending digital content with your physical space, it enables intuitive navigatio...

etee by TG0 - Button-free, Full-Finger Tracking VR Controller

About TG0 Presenting TG0, the innovators behind the etee VR controllers, now available on the Knoxlabs VR Marketplace. Based in London, UK, TG0 is an avant-g...

Spring into the Varjo Aero: Enjoy 15% off the Ultimate VR Headset

Knoxlabs VR Marketplace is excited to participate in the Varjo Aero Spring Campaign, running from May 3rd to May 24th. During this time, you can enjoy a 15% ...

VR Treadmills in VR/XR Labs: Enhanced Educational Experiences and Research Outcomes

VR treadmills are a tool for enhancing learning and research outcomes in academic and research settings. Academics and researchers can take advantage of the ...

Varjo Academic Program: Advancing Education with Immersive Technologies

The Varjo Academic Program empowers academic institutions to harness the power of immersive VR/MR technologies, revolutionizing research, education, and trai...

Unleashing Creativity: How VR Technology is Revolutionizing Art and Design

Virtual reality technology is opening up a whole new world of creative possibilities for artists and designers. With VR, you can create digital art and desig...

Xsens Motion Capture Solutions for Professionals

Xsens offers industry-leading motion capture technology, including the MVN Link suit and MVN Awinda Starter system, as well as software packages for animatio...

Movella Xsens Motion Capture: Increasing Efficiency in Industries

Xsens' motion capture solutions have revolutionized industries from entertainment to sports analysis, digital health to autonomous robots. Discover how Xsens...

Varjo: Revolutionizing the Way We Experience VR/XR

Virtual and augmented reality technologies have come a long way in recent years, with advanced headsets and software now allowing for highly immersive experi...

PSVR2 Release: Everything You Need to Know

Discover the new standard in console-based VR with the PSVR2. With advanced hardware, exclusive titles, and immersive features, the PSVR2 is the perfect inve...

VR Gun Stock Guide - The Essentials

Stay Updated with the Latest VR Gun Stock Insights For the most up-to-date information on VR gun stocks and accessories, be sure to check out our recent arti...

Facebook Started Experimenting With Advertising In Virtual Reality

What would ads and advertising on Oculus look like? Facebook Recently started experimenting with a few ad placements in Oculus Quest apps.