# Reality-based User Interface System > Toolkit for Next Generation User Interfaces ## Posts - [New avatar modification and mocap features in RUIS 1.20](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/new-avatar-modification-mocap-features-ruis-1-20/): Version 1.20 1.21 of RUIS for Unity is now available for download. - [VR interfaces versus traditional interfaces](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/vr-interfaces-versus-traditional-interfaces/): VR tools for 3D asset creation and scene management purposes are emerging in greater numbers than ever before, encouraged by the growing use of VR technology. - [Perception Neuron support, forum registration fixed](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/perception-neuron-support-forum-registration-fixed/): Recently I created a slightly updated version of RUIS that supports Perception Neuron. - [RUIS 1.10 with support for Vive and Rift CV1 released](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-1-10-support-vive-rift-cv1-released/): A new version of RUIS is available at our download page. It finally adds support for Oculus Rift CV1 and HTC Vive, while requiring Unity 5.4. - [Considerations for VR developers](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/considerations-vr-developers-2016/): I recently gave a talk titled "Staying Ahead of the Curve in Virtual Reality" at ARTtech Seminar of Assembly computer festival (video embedded at the end of this post). - [Pioneering consumer virtual reality](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/pioneering-consumer-virtual-reality/): There are a number of compelling reasons about why now is a good time to start working with virtual reality (VR). - [Thoughts on Microsoft Hololens](https://blog.ruisystem.net/augmented-reality/thoughts-microsoft-hololens/): In May I had the opportunity to try out Microsoft Hololens. It had a phenomenal inside-out positional tracking, which felt very robust. - [Immersive Journalism](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/immersive-journalism/): I was going through my old photos and found something that I should have blogged years ago. - [HTC Vive setup experiences](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/htc-vive-setup-experiences/): In November I got to borrow a HTC Vive dev kit for a few days. I was responsible for setting it up at a AEC hackathon in Helsinki. - [RUIS receives praising review](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-receives-praising-review/): An article by researchers from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette reviews RUIS among with two other virtual reality toolkits for Unity. - [Experiences from FIVR meeting](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/experiences-from-fivr-meeting/): Yesterday I took part in FIVR (Finland VR) meeting and got the chance to try out HTC Vive and other VR technology that I haven't tried before. - [RUIS for Unity 5 released!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-for-unity-5-released/): An unofficial RUIS for Unity 5 patch has been out for a few months, and we're finally putting out the official release. - [Using RUIS in Unity 5](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/using-ruis-in-unity-5/): Unity 5 allows the use of Kinect 2 and Razer Hydra without a Pro license, so it makes sense to update your RUIS project to Unity 5. - [RUIS 1.07 released! Fist gesture and more](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-1-07-released-fist-gesture/): Aalto University's course for virtual reality started earlier this month, and to get things rolling we have just released the latest version of RUIS for Unity. - [Photos from 2014 Virtual Reality Course](https://blog.ruisystem.net/teaching-2/photos-2014-virtual-reality-course/): Below you see VR applications created by my students with our RUIS for Unity toolkit. - [Oculus Rift DK2 and Kinect 2 support added!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/oculus-rift-dk2-kinect-2-support-added/): Head over to the download section to get the latest RUIS for Unity version! - [Oculus Rift Developer Kit 2 has arrived!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/virtual-reality/oculus-rift-developer-kit-2-arrived/): We just received our Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 (DK2) head-mounted-display and are thrilled to report our experiences with it. - [VR2014 conference highlights: Tactical Haptics and more](https://blog.ruisystem.net/uncategorized/vr2014-conference-highlights-tactical-haptics/): I participated in the IEEE Virtual Reality 2014 conference that was held between March 29th - April 2nd in Minneapolis. - [RUIS for Unity 1.05 released](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-unity-1-05-released/): Last week Oculus Rift was acquired by Facebook for 2 billion dollars, which is the biggest move in virtual reality industry that we have seen. - [Look ahead into year 2014: Virtual reality & RUIS](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/look-ahead-year-2014-virtual-reality-ruis/): The year 2014 looks very promising for virtual reality; A new version of Oculus Rift is coming out, along with plethora of VR peripherals like Sixense STEM and Virtuix Omni. - [Lessons learned while developing TurboTuscany](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/lessons-learned-developing-turbotuscany/): Below I sum a few points that we learned while developing the TurboTuscany demo. - [Oculus Rift + Kinect + Razer Hydra + PS Move demo released!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/oculus-rift-kinect-razer-hydra-ps-move-demo-released/): In the past months we've been adding new features and Oculus Rift and Razer Hydra support in RUIS for Unity. - [Soon](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/soon/): In the near future we will release a Oculus Rift demo that is used either with Kinect, Razer Hydra, or PlayStation Move controllers (or any combination of those). - [Video of virtual reality games by students](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/video-of-virtual-reality-games-by-students/): This spring we organized virtual reality course in Aalto University for the third time using RUIS. - [RUIS team receives Oculus Rift!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-team-receives-oculus-rift/): We finally received our Oculus Rift development kit! - [Oculus Rift and other highlights from VR2013 conference](https://blog.ruisystem.net/uncategorized/oculus-rift-and-other-highlights-from-vr2013-conference/): This year's IEEE Virtual Reality 2013 conference was held in Disney World's Swan Hotel in Orlando, Florida. - [Controlling Blender with PS Move: Winner of best low-cost solution in 3DUI 2013 contest](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/controlling-blender-with-ps-move-winner-of-best-low-cost-solution-in-vr2013/): A new version of RUIS for Processing has just become available! - [PlayStation 4 announced tonight](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/playstation-4-announced-tonight/): PlayStation 4 will be officially announced within one hour and I'm following the release closely: http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/ps4-release-date-news-and-features-937822 PS Move controllers will certainly be supported by PS4 and some rumors suggest that they will be accompanied with full-body motion sensors: http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/ps4-promises-new-styles-of-play-more-motion-control-and-social-1130204 I hope that the rumors are true, as I've been preaching for over a year now how full-body tracking of Kinect is complemented well by accurate tracking of PS Move controllers (and its buttons for triggering actions). - [RUIS for Unity released!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-for-unity-released/): It's out! Get RUIS for Unity from the download page. - [Upcoming RUIS for Unity and a new VR course](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/upcoming-ruis-for-unity-and-a-new-vr-course/): We've been working hard since summer to port RUIS to Unity, and we are close with the first release! - [Photos of RUIS apps from 2012 VR course](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/photos-of-ruis-apps-from-2012-vr-course/): In May 2012 we finished a virtual reality course where 13 students from Aalto School of Science and Technology and Aalto ARTS’ MediaLab learned about virtual reality. - [RUIS is released, try it now!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-is-released-try-it-now/): (Updated again 4th of March: See new video. - [Release getting closer, new virtual reality course in Spring](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/release-getting-closer-new-virtual-reality-course-in-spring/): We missed the Autumn release, but the new and user-friendly version of RUIS is being worked on! - [Lets make 3DUI development easier](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/lets-make-3dui-development-easier/): Creating 3DUIs that use Kinect, Wiimotes etc. can be tricky with getting the hardware and software to work, and then coding the actual interaction. - [RUIS applications by students (pics included)](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-applications-by-students-pics-included/): In May we wrapped up Virtual Reality course lectured by prof. Lauri Savioja in Aalto University's Department of Media Technology. - [RUIS in Singapore!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-in-singapore/): We are participating in 3D user interface Grand Contest that is part of Virtual Reality 2011 Conference, this year organized in Singapore. - [RUIS sounds!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/ruis-sounds/): UPDATE: Max/MSP demo patch for RUIS has finally been uploaded :-) Dear artist, designer, technology enthusiast, hobbyist, et al., when you start prototyping your 3D application...don't forget about SOUND! - [Virtual Reality course starts!](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/virtual-reality-course-starts/): UPDATE: Lecture times have changed! The first lecture will still be on Wed 19.1. in Odeion at 14.15. - [RUIS is gaining momentum](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/50/): RUIS has been selected to be the main platform for course T-111.5400 Virtual Reality in Aalto University School of Science and Technology, lectured by prof. - [Introducing RUIS](https://blog.ruisystem.net/ruis/introducing-ruis/): Do you want to create fun applications that take advantage of the latest state-of-the-art game controllers? ## Pages - [Concepts](https://blog.ruisystem.net/concepts/): Below I have written down those of my ideas that I am pleased with, but which I have chosen not to pursue further. - [Cookie Policy](https://blog.ruisystem.net/cookie-policy/): European Union regulation demands that we have a cookie policy. - [Links](https://blog.ruisystem.net/links/): Results from the 2011 3DUI application developer survey for both hobbyists and professionals is presented in the below paper: T. M. Takala, P. Rauhamaa, T. - [Videos](https://blog.ruisystem.net/videos/) - [Download](https://blog.ruisystem.net/download/): RUIS for Unity (latest version from 2020) This version is very unpolished and has plenty of undocumented features. - [About](https://blog.ruisystem.net/about/): Reality-based User Interface System (RUIS) is an open source toolkit for creating the next generation of virtual reality applications. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)