Re: [gamepad] Missing VRPose for tracked controllers

The WebVR API models HMD pose and will model the gesture controllers.
https://mozvr.com/webvr-spec/

On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 9:41 AM, Sven Neuhaus <sven-w3@sven.de> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I read the gamepad API description at
> https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Gamepad
>
> I think the gamepad API should support a VRpose for gamepad controllers
> like the ones included with the HTC Vive and the upcoming Oculus Touch
> controllers.
>
> I suggest that you add a getPose() method that returns a VRPose object
> for controllers that support tracking.
>
> The "orientation" property of the VRPose object could also be useful for
> some gamepads that include IMUs for orientation tracking.
>
> Best regards,
> -Sven Neuhaus
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