Acer Introduces The Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset
The new
detachable design makes it easier than ever to experience Windows Mixed Reality
Product’s Summary:
● The Acer OJO 500 is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset and
first Virtual Reality headset to feature a detachable design, patented built-in
sound pipe technology, and software-assisted interpupillary distance (IPD)
adjustment technology
● The headset’s unique detachable design makes it easy to clean and
share among multiple users (family and friends, or in a business environment)
● Available with either a hard head strap or soft washable head strap;
each provides a snug yet comfortable fit to keep the headset firmly in place
● An integrated audio system focuses sound on the ears, eliminating
the need for headphones
● The patented IPD technology ensures the display is set at the
optimal distance from the wearer’s eyes
● Easy to set up with inside-out tracking and 6 degrees of freedom
positional tracking
● Commercial customers[i] can personalize
the headset with a logo or company colors on the front cover
“The Acer OJO 500 brings several significant new features to this
class of Windows Mixed Reality headsets,” said Andrew Chuang, General Manager,
Presence Computing, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’ve improved the user
experience with innovative visual and audio technologies and made the headset
more comfortable and easier than ever to use.”
The First Windows
Mixed Reality Headset to Feature a Detachable Design
The Acer OJO 500’s unique design enables the lens and head strap to be
individually removed, making the headset easy to store and clean. This is
especially beneficial for businesses who want to provide customers with clean
headwear for each use.
Available with either a hard or soft head strap, both provide a snug
yet comfortable fit. The soft head strap is machine washable[ii], and the
extra-large padding on the hard head strap helps the headset fit securely and
firmly in place. In addition, the mask can be flipped up, eliminating the need
to remove the entire headset to answer the phone or converse with people in the
room.
IPD Wheel Enables
Customized Viewing
For maximum clarity, the Acer OJO 500 includes a built-in
interpupillary distance (IPD) wheel and a patented smart phone app to measure
IPD distance (the gap between the eye’s pupil and the display). The
software-assisted IPD measurement app, Acer IPD Meter, along with Acer IPD
Indicator software lets the wearer modify this distance for sharper, clearer
images and a more enjoyable experience.
Two front-hinged 2.89-inch high-resolution liquid crystal displays
provide a wide 100 degree field of view and deliver a 2880 x 1440 resolution. A
fast refresh rate of up to 90Hz delivers clear and realistic images for an
immersive mixed reality experience.
Integrated Audio System Eliminates the Need for Earphones
In a first for VR headsets, the integrated audio system uses a
patented sound pipe design that directs sound from the built-in speakers toward
the wearer’s ears. The unique design means users can hear audio without wearing
earphones, enabling them to remain aware of the surroundings while still
enjoying an immersive experience. This is ideal for use in public spaces where
users may not want to be totally cut off from their surroundings. The
integrated audio system consists of embedded speakers, a patented sound pipe,
and a built-in mic array. Customers that require more privacy and deeper
immersion can use the built-in earphones that come with the hard head strap, or
an earphone of their own choice with the soft head strap.
Easy Set Up with
Inside-Out Tracking
Featuring inside-out tracking, the camera is on the headset so there
is no need to drill holes in a wall or set up extraneous hardware. As soon as
the headset connects to a Windows Mixed Reality-ready PC, it installs the
required software. Setup is quick and easy taking about 10 minutes. The 6
degrees of freedom positional tracking includes forward/back, up/down, and
left/right as well as pitch, yaw and roll. The headset comes with a 4 meter (13
feet) cable allowing a wide range of movement, and connects to a PC via HDMI
2.0, while a USB 3.0 connector downloads data.
Motion Controllers Included
The Acer OJO 500 comes in an optional configuration that includes two
Bluetooth enabled motion controllers that sync with the headset; a Windows 10
button, touchpad, and grab button to let users interact with digital objects in
mixed reality.
Windows Mixed
Reality
As a Windows Mixed Reality headset, there are currently more than
2,500 games and applications available for the Acer OJO 500 between the Steam VR and the
Microsoft Store platforms. It requires a compatible Windows-based PC;
requirements can be checked here.
The Acer OJO 500 will be available in North
America in November, starting at $399; and in EMEA in November,
starting at €499.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To
find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific
markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.
The new Acer OJO 500 was unveiled today at the next@acer press event
held at IFA in Berlin
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