Reality Labs at Meta
@RealityLabs
Followers
31K
Following
62
Media
556
Statuses
750
Our mission is to build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere
Joined January 2020
Here’s a look at our haptic glove research and the advances in soft robotics, microfluidics, hand tracking, haptic rendering, and perceptual science that that work entails:
59
770
3K
Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, Orion & More
31
291
1K
ICYMI, @finkd just announced that we’re opening up the operating system powering our Meta Quest devices to third-party hardware makers, giving more choice to consumers and a larger ecosystem for developers to build for.
33
193
955
At Connect, we shared a look at what we’re calling Instant Codec Avatars—photorealistic representations of yourself created from some scans from your phone + a few hours of processing time. Dive into our Reality Labs Research updates on Tech at Meta:
22
134
651
Say hello to Meta Quest Pro—the first entry in our new high-end line of devices. Next-generation optics, full-color mixed reality, self-tracking controllers, and more. Get all the details here:
15
110
479
We believe SceneScript represents a significant milestone on the path to true AR glasses that will bridge the physical and digital worlds. As we dive deeper into this potential at Reality Labs Research, we’re thrilled at the prospect of how this pioneering approach will help.
Today we’re introducing SceneScript, a novel method for reconstructing environments and representing the layout of physical spaces from @RealityLabs Research. Details ➡️ SceneScript is able to directly infer a room’s geometry using end-to-end machine
4
87
431
Today we’re sharing our vision for a new type of interface—a human-centric interface—our research teams at Facebook Reality Labs are building to interact with all-day wearable AR glasses:
75
121
416
Introducing ‘First Hand,’ Our Official Hand Tracking Demo Built With Presence Platform’s Interaction SDK
10
81
362
Introducing the Digital Twin Catalog: We believe it’s the world’s highest quality dataset for object reconstruction research. It consists of over 2,400 physical objects scanned with state-of-art hardware and hand-tuned to achieve sub-millimeter-level geometric accuracy and
6
75
305
This week @siggraph, FRL Research is sharing "reverse passthrough VR," an experimental display concept that explores how we can maintain social co-presence between the real and virtual world. Read more about this experimental work on our research blog:
11
81
280
Meta Quest v72 Update: Seamless Remote Desktop, Better Hand Tracking, and More
11
49
284
Permanent Price Drop: Bring Home a 128GB Meta Quest 2 for Just $199 USD
11
82
275
Meta Quest v62 Update: Spatial (*cough* stereoscopic) Video Playback, Gamepad Support for Meta Quest Browser, and More
12
52
254
Introducing Meta AI on Meta Quest—Your Smart MR Assistant, Coming Soon
16
61
257
Connect 2021 is today! We are bringing the global augmented and virtual reality community together to reveal and explore the latest innovations in the space. It starts soon at 10 AM PST. Tune in
19
72
255
Save the Date: Meta Connect Returns September 25 – 26!.
7
46
239
Meta Quest v66 Update: Reduced Passthrough Distortion, Background Audio Support, and More
12
49
228
We believe AR is the next computing platform and we want to give you the tools to stay ahead and make AR creation easy and accessible. Today we’re introducing the Spark AR Curriculum to help teach users how to create AR effects using the Spark AR Platform
10
66
223
‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Wins Best VR/AR Game at The Game Awards
3
38
223
Meta Quest Pro’s Infinite Display optical stack is 40% thinner compared to Meta Quest 2, with a 10% improvement in overall system resolution, a 25% boost to center sharpness, and a 50% increase in sharpness at the periphery. Learn more:
9
33
210
Meta CTO & Head of Reality Labs @boztank reflects on how far our industry has come — and on why things are about to accelerate once again.
6
32
190
Become the Knight: ‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Is Out Now on Meta Quest 3 and 3S
4
30
179
Today, we’re introducing a new name for Facebook’s AR/VR team — Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) — to encompass the expansive work being done at Facebook as we build the next computing platform to help people feel more present with each other, even when we’re apart.
163
41
163
For our future AR glasses to improve our lives, we need a highly-intuitive, low-friction and private interface that works throughout the day. Here’s a look at our research on wrist-based wearables and how it may help us control our devices one day.
5
36
172
Meta Quest v71 Update: A New Look for Horizon OS, Train Travel, a Calendar App, and More
3
33
163
Meta Quest v64 Update: Passthrough Improvements, External Mic Support, and More
4
19
158
Save the Date: #MetaConnect2023 will take place September 27 – 28, both online & in Menlo Park
7
30
155
There’s a common misconception that mixed reality can be accomplished simply by showing a real-time high-resolution video feed of the physical world inside the headset, but the truth is far more complex. Learn more:
6
17
146
It's real and it's finally here! Oculus Quest 2 is lighter, faster, with our highest resolution display ever. New accessories let you customize fit and comfort so you can play your way. Starting at $299. Preorder:
122
71
141
Since the pandemic started, @FisherHouseFdtn has distributed 160 @PortalFacebook TVs to VA facilities across the country, allowing veterans to stay close to their families, even when they can't be in the same room.
129
21
138
Mark your calendars—Meta Connect is returning to the virtual stage on October 11!
2
23
140
The future of work is now.
Lenovo and @Meta have announced a multi-year partnership to accelerate the adoption of new mixed reality user scenarios like virtual screens, remote presence, content consumption, and immersive training.. Learn more:
7
12
140
They say a magician never reveals their secrets. But we’re taking you behind the scenes for a look at some of the magic under the hood of @Meta’s hardware
5
23
137
A new paper from our research teams shows that AR could also be a game changer for hearing impaired populations around the world—enhancing the hearing aid to help people become more socially engaged and stay connected with friends and family. Read more:
3
34
133
Introducing ‘Theater Elsewhere,’ a New & Improved Way to Experience Immersive Art
6
32
137
Meta Quest v50 Update: ‘Tap’ and ‘Swipe’ Through the Home UI With New Direct Touch Feature, Plus In-Game Multitasking and More
2
23
133
First Look: ‘Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR’ Coming to Meta Quest 3 + 2 This Holiday
8
24
129
Meta Quest v68 Update: A New ‘Layout’ Utility App, Faster App Downloads, and More
5
19
133
Live and unscripted. Don’t miss @ID_AA_Carmack, Consulting CTO, Facebook Reality Labs, give one of his legendary talks. Streaming live tomorrow, September 16 at 5:30PM PDT on the Facebook Reality Labs page // #FBConnect
0
29
117
Celebrating a Decade on the Road to the Next Computing Platform
4
38
120
We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
7
12
124
Images & Ideas: A New Partnership With James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision
8
25
126
The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally streaming. Tune into Facebook Connect 2020 to hear all about our latest innovations from hardware to content to developer updates. All happening right now on our page: #FBConnect
73
37
114
Ahead of @siggraph 2023, we’re sharing a look at two new research prototype demos coming out of our Display Systems Research team:
7
29
115
Join forces to help reduce LLM hallucinations! Enter the @Meta Comprehensive RAG (CRAG) Challenge in KDD Cup 2024 🚀 It’s time to improve LLMs with real-time & accurate information using RAG.
4
27
117
Meta Quest HDMI Link Lets You Connect HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C Devices to Meta Quest 2, 3, & Pro
5
21
119
Gorilla Tag is a shining example of VR developer success, both on the Meta Quest Store & App Lab. Check out the @VentureBeat story linked below, or head over to our Dev Blog to read our interview with @LemmingVR, @daveneubelt, & David Yee 🍌
5
18
115
Monke Goes Mainstream: Gorilla Tag Swings Onto the Meta Quest Store December 15 🍌
3
14
109
.@FundamentalVr and @OrbisIntl are using VR to get surgeons around the world access to the training they need to treat cataracts—a leading cause of preventable blindness.
0
21
105
Meta Quest Pro’s self-tracked controllers give you a full 360-degree range of motion—they’re included in the purchase price of Meta Quest Pro, or you can purchase them separately to upgrade your experience on Meta Quest 2. Learn more:
11
14
104
Turn Your Physical Space Into a Virtual Escape Room With ‘Shattered,’ Coming to Quest 3 + 3S
4
18
106
Massive congrats to our entire Display Systems Research team on an impressive three (!!!) wins at #SIGGRAPH2023 E-TECH: Best in Show for Flamera & Audience Choice + Official Selection for the Digital Content Association of Japan for Butterscotch Varifocal
5
13
103
Tired: Keyboards & touchpads .Wired: Surface electromyography (sEMG). We believe sEMG is the future of human-computer input. Be the first to understand the next wave of innovation. Today, we’re releasing a white paper that describes sEMG’s potential to revolutionize how we
6
26
99
Meta Quest 3 Launches Later This Year + Lower Prices & Improvements for Quest 2
1
19
96
Another big day 😎 Introducing New Ray-Ban | Meta Styles + Expanding Access to Meta AI with Vision
0
21
91
Today, we’re sharing some breaking news, recapping our recent updates ICYMI, and looking ahead to our 11th annual Connect!
2
13
87
That’s a wrap on the Connect 2022 keynote! Visit Tech at Meta for a rundown of all today’s news, from Meta Quest Pro to our cutting-edge research efforts and everything in between:
6
17
87
Meet us virtually at Connect 2021 on October 28. Exciting announcements that will help you shape the virtual landscape of tomorrow. Learn more at
2
18
86
T-minus two days until the third annual Meta Quest Gaming Showcase! The official show kicks off June 1 at 10:00 am PT, though you can tune in for our first-ever pre-show at 9:45 am PT to whet your appetite.
4
12
83
Last year, we introduced Presence Platform—our suite of machine perception + AI capabilities that let developers build compelling mixed reality experiences. Today, we’re unlocking full-color Passthrough and upping our social presence game.
0
19
85
Building For & With Educators: Meta for Education’s Beta Program
3
21
86
Hand tracking technology cracks open immersive computing with a “come as you are” approach to human-computer interaction. See how Facebook Reality Labs researchers took hand tracking from experiment to feature in Quest.
4
24
81
Join us virtually on October 28 as Facebook Connect spotlights developers, creators, and more to build the future of AR/VR together. Get updates at
2
19
78
Meet us virtually at Connect 2021 on October 28. Exciting announcements that will help you shape the virtual landscape of tomorrow. Learn more at
5
16
80
What will it take to pass the visual Turing test? But first, what *is* the visual Turing test? Know more about the incredible work @douglaslanman’s Display Systems Research (DSR) team at Reality Labs is doing to answer this question:
4
22
82
Today’s the day—Meta Quest 3S is hitting shelves, starting in Australia right…now!
3
14
80
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Add Live AI, Live Translation, & Shazam Support
4
24
82
ICYMI: Mark and @boztank talked about the tools we're building to help people stay connected, how we're thinking about inputs for AR glasses, and the operating system we're building for these future devices //
1
19
78
Enter a New Era With ‘Just Dance VR’ On Meta Quest, Coming This October
2
17
78
Meta Quest 3: Pre-Orders Now Open for the First Mass-Market Mixed Reality Headset
2
16
76
.@meta can’t build the metaverse alone, and the next generation of social computing requires cutting-edge VR hardware + technologies. Looking forward to this next phase of our collaboration with @Qualcomm!
We’ve worked with @Meta for 7+ years to create premium #XR experiences. Today, we’re expanding our partnership to include custom @Snapdragon XR platforms for Meta #VR devices and technologies. Together, we’ll deliver the next-gen tech needed to fully realize the #Metaverse.
16
15
69
Ray-Ban + Retail: Meta Lab Opens Its Doors November 8 in Los Angeles
2
19
78
The @meta_aria team has been busy 👀.
Interested in 3D object detection and egocentric vision? We open sourced a small yet challenging dataset called Aria Everyday Objects (AEO). We use it as one of the tasks for benchmarking a new class of Egocentric 3D Foundation Models we are working on:
0
15
75
The Meta Quest 2 content library is available Day One on Meta Quest Pro. Check out our highlights from the launch lineup:
1
10
70
Introducing Nymeria, a dataset for improving egocentric human motion understanding for AR and VR devices from @meta_aria
1
17
71
The future of augmented and virtual reality starts here. Dive deep into the innovations, replay the big reveals, rewatch the best moments, and more. Watch Connect 2021 on demand now.
3
18
68
🚨 Meta Quest 3 exclusive incoming! 🚨VR studio and label @creaturedotpage just announced its first-ever homegrown project: Starship Home—an MR game that lets you turn your space into an interactive starship
0
19
62
Good news, everyone: We’re lowering prices for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro! Whether you’re looking to play immersive games, get creative, or collaborate with colleagues, there’s never been a better time to jump into VR.
6
8
64
Princess of Pop: ‘Beat Saber’ Announces Britney Spears Music Pack
1
8
66
Meta Quest v67 Update: Movable Panels for Multitasking and Creators Come to Horizon Feed
2
18
66
Save the Date: The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase Returns June 1 []-)
4
15
66
Introducing Meta Reality: A look at the technologies necessary to convincingly blend the virtual and physical worlds:
0
9
66
Meta Quest 3: Play Now, Pay Later—A More Affordable Way to Get Into MR
3
12
63
Meta Connect 2022 is just over a week away—& we’re here to help you plan the perfect event with our run-down of Connect’s can’t-miss sessions:
3
14
63
Join us at GDC to network and connect over the latest in VR—including breakthroughs in MR technology, insights into the Meta Quest ecosystem, and the latest opportunities for developers building on Meta Quest.
3
12
64
The DSR team’s Butterscotch Varifocal prototype combines the varifocal technology from the Half Dome series with a retinal-resolution VR display. The result is clear visuals that rival what you can see with the naked eye. If you’re at #SIGGRAPH2023, be sure to check it out. Learn
6
15
64
Tune in next week for a closer look at our wrist-based soft wearables research that may allow you to control your devices in the nearer term.
3
10
62
‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Debuts First Gameplay Trailer at Gamescom 2024
4
16
60
‘Citadel’ Delivers Rogue-Lite Action and Adventure in Meta Horizon Worlds
6
15
58
T-minus one day until #MetaConnect2023! Join us for the keynote inside @MetaHorizon Worlds, September 27 @ 10am PT []-)
2
14
61
If you’re at #SIGGRAPH2023, be sure to check out our Display Systems Research team’s two E-TECH demos in West Building, Rooms 150-153. Not at the show? Read all about it on the @MetaQuestVR Blog 🔗
2
15
56