[3D Contents] Are you curious about Oculus Quest 3?

The technology of Virtual Reality (VR) is progressively advancing, expanding our digital experiences.

 

 

Under the umbrella of Meta, which holds a significant share among VR/AR device shipments, the release of Oculus Quest 3 is scheduled, attracting considerable attention.

 

Steam Hardware and Software Survey, VR Headset Adoption Rate (2020)

 

With the launch of Oculus Quest 3, we can anticipate further advancements in the Oculus Quest lineup. Oculus Quest 3 is set to be introduced at this year's (2023) Meta Connect event, which will take place on September 27th.

 

There's a high possibility that during Meta Connect, the official pre-order date will be announced. As a part of Oculus' lineup, alongside Rift and Go, Oculus Quest 3 is the third major VR headset that doesn't require a PC connection.

Oculus Quest 3 and the Quest lineup, in pursuit of delivering the ultimate VR experience, harmoniously blend the characteristics of the Rift and Go products from a design perspective.

The previous product in the Oculus Quest series, Quest 2, utilized the same halo-style headband as Rift, and incorporated the same Insight tracking system as Go.

The Oculus Quest lineup also features several distinctive functionalities. For instance, Oculus Quest, similar to Rift, is equipped with Touch controllers and three sensors, establishing a tracking system that covers up to 4 square meters.

When dealing with devices for experiencing Virtual Reality, terms like VR/AR/MR/XR are frequently mentioned. Today, let's explore the meanings and characteristics of each term together.

1. AR (Augmented Reality)

Firstly, Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that overlays virtual objects or information in the form of layers onto the real world. This is achievable through devices such as smartphones, tablets, and AR headsets.

Users can view virtual information while interacting with their surroundings, making it useful for various everyday applications.

 

For example, think of the functionality where pointing a smartphone camera at a specific object displays additional information or virtual images related to that object. An example of well-known AR content is the game "Pokémon GO," which gathered a significant user base in Korea.

 

2. VR (Virtual Reality)

Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that immerses users, wearing VR headsets, in a completely virtual world. Users wearing VR headsets can become fully immersed in a virtual space that unfolds before their eyes.

This allows for diverse experiences in fields like gaming, education, and simulation, different from what reality offers.

The Oculus Quest 3 introduced earlier is a device capable of handling VR content, and well-known VR content and games include titles like "Beat Saber," "Superhot VR," and "Half-Life: Alyx."

3. MR (Mixed Reality)

Mixed Reality (MR) signifies the combination of the real and virtual worlds. Users wearing MR devices can see virtual 

objects placed in the real world, and these virtual objects can interact with the real world, enabling users to manipulate 

and interact with them freely. MR can be seen as a midpoint between VR and AR.

Remember the Apple Vision Pro mentioned in a previous post?

[3D Contents] Apple vision pro "Opening the Door to the Metaverse World" (tistory.com)   

Apple Vision Pro, Apple's headset, can be considered an MR device bridging the gap between VR and AR.

[3D Contents] Apple vision pro "Opening the Door to the Metaverse World"

 

4. XR (Extended Reality)

Extended Reality (XR) is a comprehensive concept covering AR, VR, and MR. XR involves technology that blurs the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds, integrating them into a unified experience. XR offers various forms of experiences, providing users with a new amalgamated reality.

These technologies individually expand and innovate digital experiences in unique ways, finding applications across 

various domains.

 

 

 

Rebuilder AI is a domestic technology startup that launched the VRIN service, essential for the virtual reality world, by developing technology that AI scans and generates 3D models.

If you're curious about Rebuilder AI, please visit their website.

 

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