Leading technology company JVC (JVCKenwood) is following up on its 2020 reveal that it was testing XR with a new headset for enterprise users. The solution boasts a sensational FOV with 2.5k per-eye resolution. According to JVC, the technology has a unique mirror display that supports the incredible 120-degree field of view.
With 2,560 x 1440 pixels per eye offered via a dual 5.5-inch set of LCD panels, the JVC headset is a delight to use with any compatible controller (including Valve Index and Vive wands). This PC-tethered headset works with SteamVR tracking, and JVC says it’s been developing the functionality since 2018, targeting the simulator market at first, but now the company is exploring medical and construction options too.
Launching Enterprise XR Technology
JVC says that the sensational XR solution will be coming to enterprise markets very soon. The mirror technology used in the headset is similar to the optics offered by AR solutions like the Oppo AR device, and NReal Light glasses. However, the functionality in the JVC equipment offers much greater scale. Essentially, users retain a more direct view of gauges and instruments while virtual imagery projects into the right places.
JVC has revealed that the prototype technology is extremely effective, capable of producing clear, immersive imagery without the common problems associated with VR tech. There’s no screen-door effect, according to JVC, which has been a common concern for many traditional lens-based displays. Additionally, the high-quality XR headset also delivers a much lower colour aberration too.
JVC notes that this prototype comes with a wide-eye box, which offers a better physical range of wearing positions for users. At present, it’s difficult to know for certain whether JVC is just exploring the market to see what kind of demand is available in the enterprise market. The company might need a little more feedback from test companies before they enter the industry fully.
What’s Next for JVC?
If everything goes according to plan with the continued testing and development of the JVC prototype, then it should be possible for enterprise companies to start testing the technology soon. It will be interesting to see whether JVC decides to develop a full line of extended reality tools for companies interested in shifting into the new reality landscape.
Clearly, the JVC headset promises something above and beyond the standard XR experience, but it remains to be seen whether enterprise companies will react well to this new technology.
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