Virtual reality glasses Oculus Rift , who managed to arouse the interest of the public at the stage of development, may soon get a competitor in the face vrAse.
The campaign to raise funds for vrAse launched on Kickstarter . The main highlight of this device is that instead of 3D-display here are using a regular smartphone, or rather its screen.
The device consists of three parts: a special attachment for the smartphone, building, featuring a modular design and adjustable straps, and a lens. Make notes that the housing can be easily disassembled to the last screw, and the position of the lens can be adjusted depending on the anatomical characteristics of each user. In order to fully immerse themselves in the virtual reality is quite secure smartphone vrAse properly by running on it before this special application. For 3D-image format is Side-by-Side (Side by Side) – in each eye translates the image intended for it. Well-designed housing, or rather vents therein avoids condensation smartphone screen and at the same time transmits light rays.
VrAse glasses are designed to work in tandem with mobile devices with screen sizes ranging from 5 to 6 inches. However, a special adapter included in the package allows the models with screen sizes 3.5-6.3 inches.
The device is available in two versions: vrAse Origin (white color and cut with rounded contours) and vrAse Mist (dark gray color and cut with sharp corners).
According to the developer, vrAse works perfectly with the following smartphones:
- Apple iPhone 5;
- HTC One;
- Sony Xperia Z;
- Samsung Galaxy S3;
- Samsung Galaxy S4;
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
In the foreseeable future, the developer plans to increase the interest in the device with the help of special software that allows you to use your smartphone is not only a virtual reality glasses, but also as a device augmented reality. From a hardware point of view, this has everything you need – camera, a full set of sensors and satellite navigation receiver GPS. It is true that initially have to settle for video recording in the first person, as well as games and movies in 3D.
The cost of the device is about $ 100 including shipping. VrAse delivery will begin in February 2014. At the time of writing the news has already collected more than 90% of the planned amount, despite the fact that vrAse still have time until October 14.
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