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Handtracking

Leap Motion for XR Twin#

In this example, we use the Leap Motion Controller and the VIVE Pro 2 headset to demonstrate the setup for optimal hand tracking performance in XR Twin.

To ensure optimal performance and accurate hand tracking in XR Twin using the Leap Motion Controller, follow these steps:

1. Verify Steam VR Installation#

  • Ensure you have Steam VR version 2.0 or higher installed on your PC.

2. Install Ultraleap Driver#

  • Download and install the recommended Ultraleap Gemini software from the Ultraleap website.

3. Connect Your Devices#

  • Plug the Leap Motion Controller into your PC.
  • Connect your VR headset to your PC as well.

4. Configure Steam VR#

  • Open Steam VR.
  • From SteamVR menu, select Settings.
  • Navigate to OpenXR.
  • Select Ultraleap OpenXR Hand Tracking as the active OpenXR runtime.
  • Disable any other OpenXR runtimes to ensure only Ultraleap is active.

5. Ultraleap Control Panel#

  • Open the Ultraleap Control Panel.
  • Verify that the Leap Motion Controller is functioning correctly and tracking hand movements accurately.

6. Set Tracking Mode#

  • Ensure the tracking mode is set to Head Mounted for XR Twin in the Ultraleap Control Panel.

7. Open XR Twin#

  • Launch XR Twin software on your PC.

8. Configuration in XR Twin#

  • Open the project you want to explore with Leap Motion.
  • Ensure your VR headset is properly connected and configured to work with XR Twin.
  • In XR Twin, click on the User popup button in the Working Tree.
  • A pop-up will appear; ensure the user is set to VR mode.
  • Click on silhouette's hands and select Hands instead of Controllers for hand tracking.

10. Start the Simulation#

  • Click on Start to begin the simulation in XR Twin.

Congratulations, you are ready to use your Leap Motion with XR Twin!

Compatibility: All VR headsets are compatible with the Leap Motion Controller.

Manus Metagloves for XR Twin#

In this example, we use the Manus Quantum Mocap Metagloves equipped with VIVE Trackers 3.0 along with the VIVE Pro 2 headset to ensure compatibility in XR Twin.

To ensure optimal performance and accurate hand tracking in XR Twin using the Metagloves, follow these steps:

Compatibility with XR Twin#

  • Ensure you have Steam VR version 2.0 or higher installed on your PC.

1. Download Manus Core#

  • Download and install Manus Core 2.0 or later from the Manus website.

2. Connect the Sensors and turn on trackers#

  1. Plug the Manus Metagloves dongle into your PC via USB,
  2. Plus the both VIVE dongles into your PC via USB (use an USB hub if you're short of ports),
  3. Insert a charged battery into both gloves,
  4. Turn on both gloves using the power button and verify they are connected. A solid blue light without blinking indicates a successful connection.
  5. Turn on both VIVE Trackers by pressing the power button. A solid green light indicates the trackers are on and paired.

3. Steam VR#

  • Verify Device Recognition:
    1. Open Steam VR.
    2. Check if the Manus gloves and any VIVE Trackers are recognized. If they aren't:
    3. Navigate to Steam VR > Devices > Pair Controllers. Follow the instructions to pair the Manus gloves and VIVE Trackers.
  • Configure Steam VR Settings:
    1. Open Steam VR settings.
    2. Go to the OpenXR panel under Steam VR settings.
    3. Select OpenXR Manus Hand as the active OpenXR runtime and disable all others.

4. Open Manus Software#

  • Launch Manus Core.
  • When prompted with "Do you want to calibrate?", or click on calibrate in the right top of the screen.
  • Select both. If both does not appear, restart Manus Core and the devices.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration process.

5. Setup Manus for XR Twin#

  • Open the project you want to explore with Manus gloves in XR Twin.
  • Ensure your VR headset is properly connected and configured to work with XR Twin.
  • In XR Twin, click on the user in the Working Tree.
  • A pop-up will appear; ensure the user is set to VR mode.
  • Click on silhouette's hands and select Hands instead of Controllers for hand tracking.

6.Verify VR Headset Configuration#

  • Ensure your VR headset is properly connected and configured to work with XR Twin.

7. Start the Simulation#

  • Click on Start to begin the simulation in XR Twin.

Congratulations, you are ready to use your Manus Quantum Mocap Metagloves with XR Twin.

Compatibility: Only HTC Vive headsets are fully compatible with Manus gloves and Vive trackers.