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Is the computer in the headset? Why? (!!!) Looks like a great way to cause your neck muscles to spasm horribly painfully. If I were designing these, they’d ei
by ianai 5y ago
Is the computer in the headset? Why? (!!!)
Looks like a great way to cause your neck muscles to spasm horribly painfully.
If I were designing these, they’d either be completely transparent so AR or the headset would be only the LCD and maybe sensors.
- Freaken 5y agoActually, it probably isn't that bad if it's well balanced. I own a Meta Quest 2 and I added an external battery at the back of the headstrap because it helps balancing the headset while playing, preventing it from dropping on my nose too much.
- georgewsinger 5y agoThe compute pack is detachable, but leaving it in the back of the headset is good for front/rear balance. Most gaming headsets on the market today are very front-weight biased. Our headset supports an "AR Mode" with two front-facing high-res RGB cameras.
- ianai 5y agoDid you consult any physiologists? Anyone who knows what’s acceptable to those muscles? There’s a reason eye glasses use lightweight materials. Then all the various treatments to make the lenses visually clear and comfortable.
- kanetw 5y agoGood idea. We're mostly working off experiences with other headsets and e.g. bike helmets here, but having harder data would be good.
- ianai 5y agoIt’s a cool idea. I remember dreaming of this sort of thing in HS. I’m sure there are medical professionals who’d be able to inform you for a consultation. Perhaps even wiring up some volunteers to see muscular activity with various weights. Or yeah maybe helmet design has tread this well.
- jdbernard 5y agoIf it's well-balanced I would imagine that it would work for long periods of time. We already have some evidence from people modifying other VR headset straps to balance the weight. I wasn't able to find any information about the total weight of the Simula One VRC, but I know personally that my motorcycle helmet is close to 4lbs and I have often worn that for days at a time with lots of head movement.
- kanetw 5y agoWe don't publish the weight officially yet since we're not that far along the development cycle yet. Our target is 800g, but we need to find a good balance between battery life, thermal solution, and weight.