As demonstrated by Zuckerberg, VR technology can transform any flat surface into a keyboard

 As demonstrated by Zuckerberg, VR technology can transform any flat surface into a keyboard

Meta pasted a huge QR code on the table, which seemed to have improved the virtual keyboard's accuracy.

In a recent Instagram post, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated a new virtual keyboard that can be used on any flat surface.

In the video, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg compete in a typing race while donning Quest 2 headsets and utilising the virtual keyboard. Bosworth reported being able to type 119 words in the same amount of time as Zuckerberg, who claims to have reached a pace of roughly 100 words per minute.

Contestants used their hands to touch buttons on a table that was covered in a huge QR code, exactly like one would on a physical keyboard, to ensure that the virtual keyboard was correct.

Despite the fact that the technology is not brand-new, typing on VR and AR keyboards is more slower and more imprecise than on PCs and smartphones because floating keyboards require users to move their hands in the air. Additionally, virtual keyboards don't provide wrist support or haptic feedback.

On Quest headsets, surface-locked virtual keyboards may presently be built by developers utilising hand tracking, however Users must tap the surface to calibrate the location, and in practise, even a little change in height between the simulated and actual surfaces causes incorrect key presses.

The solution to the problem has not been disclosed by Meta, but if the business creates a virtual keyboard with the same size as the sticker, it may alter how we interact with and type when wearing VR headsets.

Recently, Meta came out with a brand-new sliding keyboard typing method for Quest users. The keyboard appears to be rather precise while using handles, however if you move your hands too quickly, the precision is significantly decreased. Although just a few types are monitored and you would need to bring a different device with you while travelling, the business now allows customers to attach a physical keyboard with Quest headphones.