Varjo renews premium XR headsets for highly realistic flight simulators
Varjo is updating its mixed reality headsets for simulators. Improved cameras and eye tracking are designed to make training more accurate and efficient.
Varjo's new XR-4 series is trimmed for realism and image clarity.
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The Finnish XR goggle manufacturer and simulator expert Varjo has introduced new versions of its XR-4 series. The mixed reality headsets are primarily aimed at military training facilities and can be integrated into cockpits of flight simulators and vehicle trainers as well as ground simulation systems.
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The XR-4 series is known for its high-resolution, clear image. Among other things, this is ensured by two mini LED displays with 4K resolution per eye, a field of view of 120 Ă— 105 degrees, and a pixel density of 51 pixels per degree. Varjo has focussed primarily on the display of mixed reality and wearing comfort during the redesign.
Two 20-megapixel cameras are designed to enable low-latency pass-through visualization of real objects. By way of comparison, two 6.5-megapixel cameras are responsible for the through-view in the Apple Vision Pro. The integrated eye-tracking of the "Focal Edition" with 200 Hz allows instructors to analyze eye movements, and an autofocus is designed to automatically focus on what is currently being viewed.
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The new hand cover recognition feature allows real hands to merge with virtual control elements, and a special night mode simulates operating conditions with low visibility. New sensors also improve ambient light and depth detection, while the LiDAR resolution is said to be eight times that of its predecessor, the XR-3. The Varjo Base software platform now includes AI-supported gaze prediction, which is intended to reduce the system load during complex simulations.
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As the XR-4 series is wired, it requires a powerful Windows PC. A new front panel now also allows SteamVR tracking, which is considered the most precise tracking system on the market. The rear counterweight of the headband is now slimmer, and an optional chin strap increases stability during movement.
With the XR-4 "Secure Edition", Varjo also offers a particularly secure version that does not contain any radio modules and fulfils TAA requirements. It is designed for high-security environments and also works in airtight sealed networks, for example.
The new XR-4 series is available in more than 40 countries. The manufacturer does not specify prices; previous models were priced between 4,000 and 14,000 Euro. Varjo's customers include Rheinmetall, which uses the XR-4 in modular vehicle simulators, Aechelon Systems and Cole Engineering.
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