Pokemon Go studio Niantic now offers one of Quest’s most interesting examples of mixed reality experimentation.
The free Hello, Dot app available now lets loose one of the virtual creatures from the AR game out into your environment. The jiggly creature can be grabbed from the air and thrown into a paint bucket, or pointed at to attract its attention. The developers have told UploadVR that they are looking into Apple Vision Pro to feed Hello, Dot, though there is no date for its release.
The application is Meta Quest 3’s first outstanding example of
. The Peridot had been hidden until I raised my laptop and found it pawing my leg. The app supports hand tracking and mixed reality on Quest 3 with Niantic listing out the individual team credits for the people who worked on the project on its dynamic occlusion:store page listingHello, Dot, takes the best parts of caring for an adorable creature (a Peridot) and brings them to life through the magic of mixed reality. In this immersive experience you will be able admire how beautiful your Dots look up close and form a bond as you interact with them. Imagine hooking your hands underneath your Dot’s arms, picking them up. Then tossing them back into your embrace. You could dance with Dot to your favorite music or if your Dot is nearby. You can also relax in your couch with Dot. There are so many possibilities and you will feel the real joy. Dot is a great companion for those who are looking to explore the world. Its direct response and environmental awareness will make them miss it when their headset is removed.