MC907538 – Microsoft Mesh app on Meta Quest headsets supports hand interactions (archived)

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check before: 2024-11-01

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New feature, User impact

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412360

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Summary:
The Microsoft Mesh app on Meta Quest headsets will support hand interactions, allowing users to navigate and interact within the app using their hands. A tutorial is available, and hand tracking must be enabled. This feature will roll out in November 2024, and event organizers should update their instructions accordingly. The update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412360.

Details:
Microsoft Mesh app users on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets will be able to use their hands to use the app, move around in event environments, and interact with objects. Motion controllers will continue to be supported, and users can switch between using controllers or their hands while using the app. A tutorial on how to use hand interactions can be found in Menu -> Help -> Hand tutorial in the Quest Mesh app. The tutorial will also play when hand usage is detected for the first time during a meeting or event session in the Mesh app. To use the feature in Mesh, hand tracking on Quest device needs to be turned on via Settings -> Movement settings.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412360
[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.

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2024-10-10

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2024-10-11

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summary for non-techies**

The Microsoft Mesh app on Meta Quest headsets will introduce hand interaction capabilities in November 2024, allowing users to navigate virtual environments using hand gestures instead of traditional motion controllers, and users will need to enable hand tracking on their devices to utilize this feature.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If users are not prepared for the new hand interaction feature, they may struggle to adapt, leading to confusion and frustration during meetings or events.
   - roles: Event Organizers, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=412360

Training and Support Needs
The introduction of hand interactions may require additional training for users, and without proper preparation, support teams may be overwhelmed with queries and issues.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=412360

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-10-11MC prepareOrganizers of Mesh events can update directions for events to include info that users on Quest can choose to use their hands instead of controllers.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=412360
Organizers of Mesh events can update directions for events to include info that users on Quest can choose to use their hands instead of controllers.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1qmGb
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=412360
2024-10-11MC How AffectMicrosoft Mesh app users on Quest VR headsets can choose to use their hands instead of controllers, and their experience can feel more natural and expressive.Microsoft Mesh app users on Quest VR headsets can choose to use their hands instead of controllers, and their experience can feel more natural and expressive.
Microsoft Mesh app on Quest VR video
2024-10-11MC Last Updated10/10/2024 01:17:112024-10-10T19:10:33Z

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