# Virtual Reality Wrist Controllers The VIVE Wrist VR Tracker Offers Impressive Tracking and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-wrist-vr-tracker References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/vive-wrist-vr-tracker-06-01-2022/) & [us.ankerwork](https://us.ankerwork.com/pages/videobarb600)  The VIVE Wrist VR Tracker is a [virtual reality (VR) controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cogito-concept) focused on providing users with a lightweight yet capable solution to utilize when entering the digital environment. The controller works by being strapped onto the [wrist of the user](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-emg-wristband) and will go to work [tracking the movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core) that they make from their fingertips all the way up to the elbow. This will enable a more immersive user experience that is simply not capable of being tracked through the existing methods on the market. The VIVE Wrist VR Tracker is rated to be 85% smaller than the VIV Focus 3 controller along with a weight rating that's 50% less at 63-grams. The brand has not yet released when the device will be available or how much it will cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Wrist Controllers:** The use of lightweight and capable virtual reality wrist controllers offers significant improvements in immersive user experience. - **Miniaturization of VR Controllers:** Companies that focus on miniaturization of VR controllers will be able to provide a more comfortable and user-friendly VR experience for their customers. - **Expansion of VR Accessories Market:** Innovative VR accessories such as wrist trackers can expand the growth and profitability of the VR market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can benefit from the adoption of virtual reality wrist controllers by providing gamers with a more immersive and engaging experience. - **Education Industry:** Educational institutions can leverage VR wrist controllers to create more interactive and engaging learning environments. - **Healthcare Industry:** Hospitals and medical facilities can utilize VR wrist controllers to simulate surgeries and provide virtual therapy sessions for patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-vive-ultimate-tracker.md) - [Wireless Portable VR Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-3.md) - [Finger-Tracking VR Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yubitora.md) - [Lightweight Full-Body Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimevr.md) - [Wireless Full-Body Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haritorax.md) - [Thermal-Enabled Hand Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingertrak.md) - [Responsive Feedback VR Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-vr-controller.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md)