Samsung has taken the lid off the Gear VR headset at this year’s IFA in Berlin. The somewhat bulky headset shown connected to a Samsung Galaxy 4 and used a handset for both display and power. The software is being created by Oculus — the same guys behind the Oculus Rift. Here are the specs:
Optical Lens: 96˚ Field of View
Sensor: Accelerator, Gyrometer, Magnetic, Proximity
Motion to Photon Latency: < 20ms
Focal Adjustment: Covers Nearsighted / Farsighted Eyes
Interpupillary Distance Coverage: 55 ~ 71 mm
Physical User Interface: Touch Pad, Back Button, Volume Key
Connection: microUSB 1.1 connection to the Galaxy Note 4
Headset Dimensions: 198(W) x 116(L) x 90(H)mm
The device is being powered by the Oculus Mobile SDK, those of you interested in learning more, the SDK is detailed more extensively on the company’s blog. The innovator edition, as it’s known, is not necessarily for consumers, and more aimed at developers and early adopters.
Some developers have already begun working on various projects. The first of which include a VR version of Temple Run (gotta start somewhere, right?)
An early-access beta version is set to become available later this year.