Unlike heavy augmented reality glasses, or VR headsets, Viture One is designed for extended reality. They have the advantage of being light and resembling a classic pair of glasses. And for good reason ! All the power is in a kind of necklace to be placed around the neck.
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Add power to goggles extended reality (XR) without them becoming bulky and heavy, while maintaining the aesthetics and refinement of a pair of sun classic is the bet of the London design studio Layer. Rather than cramming the electronics into the temples or the frame, the ” brain ” death glasses who mix the apps of immersive reality is deported in a headband that is placed around the neck, like a node untied butterfly. It is in this headband that a real small computer is housed. There is also a microphone for making voice commands, a Google remote ATV128 GB of storage and a 3,200 mAh battery.
The machinery is deported around the neck
It is thanks to this offset of the machinery that these glasses called “Viture One » weigh only 78 grams. In the glasseshouse screens ensuring a 120° display in 1080 px with 60 frames per second. Unlike other models on the market which enclose all the electronics in the frame, the Viture One does not heat up the face.
They have a passive cooling system that directs the heat generated by the screens. Furthermore, the glasses tinted UV are equipped with an adjustable filter that allows you to adjust the opacity of the lenses by pressing a button on the collar. Convenient for watching a movie like in the darkness of a projection room. With a good Wi-Fi connection, it is also possible to use the glasses for games on Playstation, Steam and Xbox from the cloud. The Window One are available for pre-order starting at $400 on Kickstarter.
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