The problem for gamers who try and play VR games in their living room is that the immersion factor means furniture in the home becomes a hazard. Microsoft has a new patent application that has ...

Microsoft might be working on a virtual reality mat to stop you walking into things while using your VR. The company calls it a “virtual reality floor mat activity region” in the patent application ...

A Microsoft patent application for a ‘virtual reality floor mat’ describes a special mat which defines a virtual playspace and can be used for tracking. Spotted by Twitter user WalkingCat, a Microsoft ...

Microsoft has recently filed a patent for a virtual reality floor mat — and the most intriguing aspect is the patent’s suggestion that it could be used with a gaming console like the Xbox. The patent, ...

Microsoft might be working on a virtual reality mat to, at least in part, keep you from getting clotheslined by your coffee table yet again while ostensibly blinded by a VR headset. The company calls ...

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Microsoft has filed a patent for a floor mat that could prevent you from crashing into furniture while you're exploring new worlds in virtual reality. It's also an indicator the company is still ...

Microsoft is reportedly working on a virtual reality floor mat, based on a recent patent filing. The company plans to use the mat as a boundary marker for when players are using their VR/AR headsets.

Microsoft has filed a patent application for a dedicated floor mat for virtual reality (VR), which could help users avoid obstacles while wearing a headset. The patent application also suggests that ...