Virtual Reality Technology and Products Kun-Da Wu
Virtual Reality Technology and Products
Kun-Da Wu
What is Virtual Reality?
Virtual Reality is
Experiencing things through high-performance computers that don’t really exist.
How about this?
Virtual Reality is actually
A fully immersive computer-created environment that gives users the feeling of being in that environment instead of the one they are actually in.
Virtual Reality is essentially
• Believable • Interactive • Explorable • Immersive
What is the Difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality ?
VR
AR
What Equipment Do We Need for VR?
Traditional Laptop Experience
Virtual Reality Experience
Controller
Sensors
Head-mounted Display (HMD)
Stereo Surround Sound
Haptic system
How does Virtual Reality Work?
Organism VR Hardware
Surrounding Physical World
Stimulation
Tracking
A Virtual Reality System
• Hardware + Software ≠ Complete VR system
• The organism and its interaction with the hardware are equally important
• Interactions with the surrounding physical world continue to occur during a VR experience
Normal for Sense Organ
Sense Organ World
Natural Stimulation
Configuration Control
Neural Pathways
VR System Hijack Physical World
World
Virtual
World
Generator
Display Sense Organ
Configuration Control
Neural Pathways
VR System Hijack Physical World
World
Virtual
World
Generator
Display Sense Organ
Configuration Control
Neural Pathways
A believable
world
Sense
Organ
Configuration Control
Neural Pathways
What are Components of a VR System?
Virtual World Generator
Computer
Input Output
VR Engine
SDK
VR applications
Communications
Tracking
Point input devices
Keyboard/Mouse/Voice
Camera IMU
Smartphone
IR sensor
HMD Powerful PC
Visual/Aural
MCUs SoCs/ISP
Direct Retinal Display
Audio/USB
HMD
Haptics
Wired/Wireless/None
Proprietary or using ready-made (ex. Unity 3D, OpenSimulator, Vizard, Unreal Engine)
3D Modeling Tools Application Development
VR System Components
Virtual World Generator
Computer
Input Output
VR Engine
SDK
VR applications
Communications
Tracking
Point input devices
Keyboard/Mouse/Voice
Camera IMU IR sensor
HMD Powerful PC
Visual/Aural
MCUs SoCs/ISP
Direct Retinal Display
Audio/USB
HMD
Haptics
Wired
Proprietary or using ready-made (ex. Unity 3D, OpenSimulator, Vizard, Unreal Engine)
3D Modeling Tools Application Development
Tethered VR System
Virtual World Generator
Computer
Input Output
VR Engine
SDK
VR applications
Communications
Tracking
Point input devices
Keyboard/Mouse/Voice
Camera IMU Smartphone
IR sensor
HMD
Visual/Aural
MCUs SoCs/ISP
Direct Retinal Display
Audio/USB
HMD
Haptics
None/Wireless
Proprietary or using ready-made (ex. Unity 3D, OpenSimulator, Vizard, Unreal Engine)
3D Modeling Tools Application Development
Mobile VR System
Who are Major Players in VR System?
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
Major VR Products 2017
Name Sony PlayStation VR HTC Vive Oculus Rift Samsung Gear VR
Google Daydream
View
Lowest Price $399.99Amazon $799.99Amazon $699.00Amazon $99.99Best Buy $49.99Best Buy
Editor Rating
Headset Type Tethered Tethered Tethered Mobile Mobile
Connections HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, DisplayPort, USB
2.0, USB 3.0
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB
3.0 USB 2.0, USB 3.0 None
Resolution 960 by 1,080 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 1,080 by 1,200 (per eye) 2,560 by 1,440 Dependent on phone
Refresh Rate (Hz) 120 90 90 Not specified 60
Field of View (degrees) 100 110 110 Not specified Not Specified
Sensors Motion, external visual
positioning
Motion, camera,
external motion tracking
Motion, external visual
positioning Motion Motion
Controls DualShock 4,
PlayStation Move
HTC Vive motion
controllers
Oculus Touch, Xbox
One gamepad
Onboard touchpad,
Bluetooth controllers Handheld remote
Hardware Platform PlayStation 4 PC PC Android Google Daydream VR
Software Platform PlayStation 4 SteamVR Oculus Samsung Gear VR
powered by Oculus Android 7.0 Nougat
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