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== Intro ==
The R8 from Osterhout Design Group (ODG), marks the company’s intention to bring AR/VR smart glasses to the consumer segment bringing the possibility of watching movies, gaming, sports and reading books through the smart glasses. The R8 AR/VR smart glass will be available for order in late 2017 for under $1,000, less than half the price if its predecessor R7. 

== Features ==
The R8 AR/VR smart glasses runs on Qualcomm’s powerful SnapDragon 835 mobile processor and is expected to harness the power of the chip’s positional tracking capability. The R8 featured a 1080p OLED display that uses “folded optics approach” to make the display transparent. The smart glasses runs on ODG’s Reticle based OS on top of Android, thus making it possible to run Android apps in legacy mode.

== Hardware ==
Despite being packed with advanced electronics and sensors, the R8 smart glasses is surprisingly light and comfort for wear. 

The R8 featured dual 1080p stereo cameras in between the display and featuring 6 DoF positional tracking capability. Its 40˚ field of view is slightly smaller than its developer version counterpart R9. 

You can expect around 4 hours of battery lifetime if you’re using the R8 for non-power consuming applications like watching movies or casual applications.

== Technical Specifications ==
* Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
* Bluetooth 5.0
* WIFI – 802.11ac
* GPS – GNSS with iZAT
* Embedded 6 DoF tracking
* High speed IMU
* Dual microphones
* Integrated directional speakers
* Recticle OS on Android 7.0 (Nougat)
* USB-C
* Over 40˚ field of view
* 16:9 aspect ratio
* 720p resolution
* Dual 1080p stereo cameras
* 64GB storage
* <4.5oz


== Software ==
The ODG R8 runs on Android-based ReticleOS that sits on top of Android 7.0. 
It also supports the following 3rd Party SDK:
* Augmenta
* EON Reality
* Vuforia
* Wikitude

http://www.osterhoutgroup.com/sdks

== Developer ==
Developers who are interested in developing apps for the R8, could access vast resources, samples and SDK at ODG’s developer center here

https://developer.osterhoutgroup.com/hc/en-us

== Background ==
Osterhout Design Group (ODG), started as a technology incubator in 1999 and has thus built its portfolio in handheld biometric computers, miniature UAV, and highly portable server before turning to rugged smart glasses in 2008. The introduction of R8 is inline with the company’s mission of pioneering glasses for the masses that promises immersive 3D experience.

== References ==
* http://www.osterhoutgroup.com/home
* http://www.roadtovr.com/odg-announces-smart-glasses-r8-r9-ar-qualcomm-snapdragon-835/
* http://mashable.com/2017/01/03/qualcomm-r8-r9-mixed-reality-glasses/#Mmw9p2.3Vaqt
* https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/03/odg-r-8-r9-mixed-reality-smartglasses-snapdragon-835/
* https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/03/odg-unveils-its-first-consumer-ar-glasses-built-on-qualcomms-snapdragon-835-chip/
* https://uploadvr.com/ces-2017-odg-r9-r8/
* https://www.slashgear.com/odg-ar-smart-glasses-hands-on-snapdragon-835-gets-real-04470339/