Sony Unveils New Head-Mounted VR Device in Collaboration with Siemens at CES 2023
While the CES Consumer Electronics Show is buzzing with the latest technology products from various manufacturers, all eyes are on Apple Vision Pro, which did not participate in the exhibition but announced pre-orders and launch dates. The head-mounted device is Apple’s first product this year and has garnered significant attention from the overseas media. However, Sony has managed to steal Apple’s limelight by unveiling a new head-mounted VR device in collaboration with Siemens.
This as-yet-unnamed VR device boasts a high-quality 4K OLED microdisplay with film and television penetration capabilities. It comes with a pair of unique controllers and a ring-shaped ring that can be worn on the finger. Unlike Sony’s entertainment-focused PlayStation VR, this new VR device is designed for practical applications as well as entertainment. Users can use controllers and keyboards to create and modify 3D models in virtual space.
With up to 6 lenses and sensors, the VR device offers precise spatial recognition capabilities, leading some foreign media to consider it a challenge to the Apple Vision Pro. Although specific details about the device have not been revealed, it is confirmed that it will use the recently announced Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor by Qualcomm, and Siemens will provide their Xcelerator series software for the project. This combination suggests that the new Sony headset may be targeted at the enterprise market rather than the general consumer market.
Overall, Sony’s collaboration with Siemens to develop a cutting-edge VR device is a significant development in the tech industry, and it will be interesting to see how it competes with Apple’s Vision Pro in the coming months.
Source: trustedreviews