CastAR
| Developer | Technical Illusions |
| Display | 2 Micro-Projectors |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 65° (horizontal) |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | 6DOF |
| Rotational Tracking | Gyroscope, Magnetometer |
| Positional Tracking | Tracking Camera |
| Update Rate | Rotational: 1000 Hz Positional: 120 Hz |
| Latency | Tracking: 8.3ms |
| Connectivity | HDMI, USB |
| Input | Magic Wand, RFID tags |
CastAR is an Augmented Reality head-mounted display developed by Technical Illusions. Similar to other AR Devices, castAR projects 3D renderings onto physical surfaces. To create 3D imageries on top of physical objects, the glasses-like device uses 2 micro-projectors to cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. As images bounce back onto the user's eyes, the user sees 3D, holographic-like images floating on the surface. A built-in camera, along with sensors, tracks the movements and the positions of your head. Additionally, an AR/VR clip-on can be placed onto the glasses to create an immersive VR experience. CastAR's Kickstarter Campaign began on October 14, 2013 and raised 1,052,110 dollars out of its initial goal of 400,000 dollars.
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| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Display | 2 Micro-Projectors |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 65° (horizontal) |
| Tracking | 6 degrees of freedom |
| Rotational Tracking | Gyroscope, Magnetometer |
| Positional Tracking | Separate Camera |
| Update Rate | Rotational: 1000 Hz Positional: 120 Hz |
| Latency | Tracking: 8.3ms |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI |
| Input | Magic Wand, RFID tags |
| Weight | less than 100 grams |