Virtual Reality Headsets
Virtual reality is used
to interact with the virtual world. Virtual reality devices are used to interact
with virtual world. These devices used to create a bridge between the user and
computer generator virtual world. These virtual devices usually used with video
games but also used with other applications such as training simulations,
virtual tours and entertainment. If you search Virtual Reality Device in Amazon
you will get different devices however this article only covers the most popular devices
used for virtual reality.
I.
OCULUS
RIFT
Oculus
Rift is VR headset that took the VR into new age. Oculus VR has manufactured
Oculus Rift headset in 2012. Oculus VR Company was founded by Palmer Luckey
with funding of $2.5 Million. This company was acquired by FB on 2014. Rift
connects to computers with HDMI and USB ports. Oculus Rift officially supports
Windows, IOS and Linux.
II.
PLAYSTATION
VR
PlayStation
VR released by Sony in October 2016. It was given codename Project Morpheus
during its development tenure. Sony Play station VR headset have processor box,
5.7-inch OLED panel with resolution of 1080 pixels. It was powered by play
station 4 for home video game console. It provides an immersive environment with
360-degree view.
III. HTC VIVE
HTC Vive is immersive VR headset developed by HTC and Valve Corporation. Vive sheadset use the room space technology and motions controllers which enable users to move in 3d space and interact with the environment.
IV.
OCULUS
GO
OCULUS
GO is standalone VR headset. It is developed by Oculus Limited It does not
require any cable and extra hardware. You can carry It can be used any place
in airplane, train or bus and kids used headset very easily. Games, entertainment
and other types of apps are installed in Oculus go available on Oculus store.
V.
SAMSUNG
GEAR VR
As
name suggests this VR device developed by Samsung with the collaboration of oculus.
Samsung galaxy can be used as headset display and processor and GEAR acts as
controller. VR apps available on plays store can be installed on mobile and
user can interact with virtual environments using GEAR VR.
VI. GOOGLE DAYDREAM
Google daydream headset is standalone VR headsets. Daydream headset announced by Google on 10thNovember 2016. Google daydream is based on Daydream Virtual Reality platform also developed by Google.
VII. MICROSOFT HOLOLENS
Microsoft HoloLens designed, developed and manufactured
by Microsfot. It is developed to used with Windows Platform.
