Sony Unveils Dual 4K OLED Microdisplays Mixed Reality Headset
Sony has announced a mixed reality headset developed in collaboration with Siemens for spatial content creators. The headset features dual 4K OLED microdisplays and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor. It supports split rendering and offers realistic rendering of textures and facial expressions in real time. The headset also includes spatial tracking using six cameras and sensors. It comes with two unique controllers and integrates with Siemens' NX Immersive Designer Software. The release date and pricing details have not been announced yet.
Sony VR Announcement
Sony has launched the PS VR2 for gaming and has now announced a mixed reality headset for work. Developed in collaboration with Siemens, this headset is aimed at spatial content creators, serving various industries including product design and film production.
The headset features two 1.3-type OLED microdisplays with 4K resolution and 96% DCI-P3 coverage. It is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor. The split rendering feature allows for a stable frame rate when rendering large 3D models, providing realistic rendering of textures and facial expressions in real time.
Spatial tracking is achieved through six cameras and sensors, enabling video see-through functionality. This allows the headset to seamlessly mix virtual objects into the real world. The headset is accompanied by two unique controllers - a ring-shaped controller for manipulation of 3D objects and an accurate pointer for creating and manipulating virtual objects. It is also compatible with Siemens' NX Immersive Designer Software.
Extended Use and Availability
Sony has designed the headset with extended use in mind, ensuring comfort and balance. The front of the headset can be flipped up to allow users to focus on the real world without removing the headset. The XR headset from Sony and Siemens is set to be available later this year, with pricing details to be announced at a later date.
Reader Comments
Anonymous: "Cool, now even with Sony prices, there's now no reason to buy Vision Pro. And I'd expect the media experience to be far better. Plus, this will work with products not made by the rotten fruit company. Win win win."
HyperionBurn: "What? Meta Quest headsets/Oculus headsets, etc., were doing this years ago. If anything, Apple is copying these headset makers."
Akinaro: "Yeah... here we go again... We tried using VR headsets in my company for modeling a few years ago... most useless thing you can imagine, it's good for casual show-off for customers but for doing any actual work in 3D modeling, it's just annoying, x10 more..."
