Press Release:
Firsthand receives $3.4 Million NIH Grant for Health Games
VR Therapy in Scientific American
Dr. Hunter Hoffman’s feature article in Scientific American describes current research using VR for pain relief, overcoming phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Firsthand is supporting Dr. Hoffman’s research.
Playing Games with Painful Memories:
Designing VR Exposure Therapy Simulations for PTSD
by Ari Hollander
Computer Simulations Don’t Have to be Violent: They can give peace a chance
A discussion with Ari Hollander,
San Francisco Chronicle
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Firsthand uses tracking systems made by InterSense and Ascension
InterSense: InertiaCube3
Three Degrees of Freedom (orientation tracking)
Up to 180Hz
Accuracy 1° RMS in yaw, 0.25° RMS in pitch & roll at 25°C
Call for information and latest pricing (206) 361-6400
InterSense: InertiaCube3 Wireless
Supports up to 4 Sensors with a range of up to 100 feet
Three Degrees of Freedom (orientation tracking)
Up to 180Hz
Accuracy 1° RMS in yaw, 0.25° RMS in pitch & roll at 25°C
Call for information and latest pricing (206) 361-6400
Ascension: Flock of Birds
Six Degrees of Freedom (Position and Orientation)
Up to 144 Hz
Link up to 4 Sensors with multiple units
Static Accuracy (Position): 1.8mm RMS
Static Accuracy (Orientation): 0.5° RMS
Call for information and latest pricing (206) 361-6400
Ascension: Nest of Birds
Six Degrees of Freedom (Position and Orientation)
Up to 144 Hz
Compact design takes up to 4 snsors with a single unit
Static Accuracy (Position): 1.8mm RMS
Static Accuracy (Orientation): 0.5° RMS
Download a Nest of Birds product brochure
Call for information and latest pricing (206) 361-6400
