Finnish startup Varjo has unveiled a new XR headset range that promises mixed reality thats indistinguishable from natural sight.
Named the XR-4 series, the devices merge several features that mimic the function of the human eye.
They include high-resolution displays, advanced LiDAR depth sensors, foveated capture streams, and camera sensors.
Varjo (pronounced var-yo) is squarely targeting the tech at enterprise customers.
Their applications range from pilot training and warfare simulations to architectural design and behavioural research.
The automotive sector has been a particularly enthusiastic adopter.
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All these use cases require an extremely high level of visual fidelity.
To meet these needs, Varjo has ramped up the specs for the XR-4 series.
The headset is now comprised ofdual 4K x 4K displays with a resolution of 51 pixels per degree.
This enhances the headsets video pass-through, which digitises the world in real time.
Varjo says its the first company to bring this feature to the market.
The new pass-through combines eye-tracking and LiDAR to precisely measure what the user is watching.
The cameras then instantly adjust the focus.
It could also give Varjo a new edge over its XR competitors.
Another notable development is the XR-4s supporting equipment.
The new devices have removed these requirements to create a more complete package.
For the new devices, however, Varjo is offering a more affordable version.
All the devices are now available for enterprise orders, with the first shipments starting in December.
The products arrive in a transitional phase for the wider industry.
While themetaversehype has faded, the impending launch of Apples Vision Pro is sparking fresh excitement.
Varjo expects the tech giants entry to spur progress across the entire sector.
For Wyatt, the next objective is surpassing natural sight.
Once youve reached human eye vision quality, better than human eyes is whats next, he said.
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