Today a lot of new information about the SteamVR "Knuckles" controller came to light.
For those not following the matter, these are new VR controllers being designed by Valve which are now being provided to external developers in prototype form.
Their main features over the existing controllers are:
"Knuckles Quick Start" guide
Knuckles Cap Sense Overview
Images from these articles follow.
Input mapping:
Putting on the controllers:
Finger tracking calibration:
For those not following the matter, these are new VR controllers being designed by Valve which are now being provided to external developers in prototype form.
Their main features over the existing controllers are:
- Designed to clasp on your hand, which means you can naturally grab and release objects without dropping your controller
- More ergonomic shape with easier to reach face buttons
- As now clear, full analog 4-digit "curl" tracking using capacitive sensors
"Knuckles Quick Start" guide
Knuckles Cap Sense Overview
Images from these articles follow.
Input mapping:
Putting on the controllers:
Finger tracking calibration: