Virtual workspace available on Facebook, Oculus Quest2 -PC Watch
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On August 19 (US time), Facebook has released an open beta version of the Virtual Workrooms "Horizon Workrooms" that can be used in the VR headset "Oculus Quest2" released by the company.It is free and can be used in Japan.
It features a "Mixed Reality" (Mixed Reality), which allows you to install a desk and a keyboard that operates your PC in the workspace.The VR can be used up to 16 people, and up to 50 people can participate in video calls.
If you participate in a video call, you don't need a VR headset, and the participants in the video are reflected on the screen in the virtual room like a real conference room.
Horizon Workrooms - Remote Collaboration Reimagined体型や髪型のほか、肌のシワも再現できるOculusアバターThe work will be performed through an avatar that can be customized by Oculus in early 2021.This makes it possible for users to work close to work.It also supports spatial audio functions, and can have a natural conversation by changing the way of hearing depending on where you are sitting.
The work space to work is also optimized for each need, and the room can be expanded and reduced according to the applications, conversations, and collaboration work.In addition, a whiteboard function that can be co -edited by the participants can be prepared, and the written one can be output as an image.
In addition, web applications in WorkRooms can work even if they are not VR space.You can synchronize with Outlook and Google Calendar.
画像として出力も可能なホワイトボードバーチャル空間上のキーボードとPCThe operation was designed to operate using hands, not Oculus controllers.The aim is to achieve a natural experience in a virtual space, and it is easy to switch keyboards and controllers as needed.
When using Workrooms, you need to create a different Workrooms account from the Oculus account.