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Revision as of 08:43, 12 May 2017

FOVE 0
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Creator FOVE Inc.
Developer FOVE Inc.
Manufacturer FOVE Inc.
Requires PC
Predecessor Fove SDK v0.4.0
System
Storage
Display
Display WQHD OLED
Resolution 2560 X 1440
Image
Field of View Up to 100 degrees
Optics
Tracking
Tracking Orientation tracking IMU
Positional Tracking IR-based position tracking
Audio
Camera Position Tracking
Connectivity
Connectivity HDMI 1.4, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (power only)
Device
Weight 520g
"USB 2.0]] (power only)" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.


Intro

At a glance, FOVE 0 looks like one of the many typical VR headsets you could get online. That changes when you plugged it on and start blasting off enemies with your eyes. You’ll be amazed by its eye tracking technology. Available for order now at $599, this first version of FOVE VR headset is primarily designed for VR developers and hobbyists alike with game plugins supporting popular platforms like Unity, Unreal and Xenko.

Features

The ultra low latency stereo eye tracking technology puts FOVE’s maiden VR headset as one of the first VR headset released with eye tracking capabilities.The accuracy of its eye tracking technology allowed FOVE to implement the “foveated rendering” on its headset that allows more details on the area that are focused upon.

The FOVE 0’s 2560 x 1440 display resolution is arguably one of the highest within its peer, edging out established competitors like Occulus Rift and HTC Vive by 40% per eye. The frame rate of 70Hz, however, puts it significantly below popular competitors.

Hardware

Weighing 520g and built with adjustable velcro straps, and with two arrays of 6 IR sensors and one infrared camera in front of each eye, FOVE 0 sports a simple design in white but may go through refinement as the company planned to release a consumer version down the line.

According to the company, FOVE 0 may not work well with colored contacts or glasses as it may affect the eye tracking capabilities. FOVE 0 may not be the most comfortable VR headset around, but it’s cutting-edge eye tracking technology made it worth the wait for the next improvised version.

Technical Specifications

HEADSET

  • Weight: 520g
  • Adjustable velcro straps

CONNECTIONS

  • HDMI 1.4
  • USB 3.0
  • USB 2.0 (power only)

TRACKING SYSTEM

  • Orientation tracking IMU
  • IR-based position tracking

DISPLAY

  • WQHD OLED (2560 X 1440)
  • Frame rate: 70fps
  • Field of view: Up to 100 degrees

EYE TRACKING SENSORS

  • Infrared eye tracking system x 2
  • Tracking accuracy: less than 1 degree
  • Frame rate: 120fps

ACCESSORIES

  • Position tracking camera
  • Replacement face cushion

PC REQUIREMENTS

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 or greater
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 or greater
  • Memory: 8GB or greater
  • Interface: HDMI 1.4 / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 x 2
  • OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit

Software

To get started with FOVE 0, you’ll need to install the FOVE_Setup provided at their site https://www.getfove.com/developers/ . You will also need to download plugins for Unreal, Unity and SteamVR to integrate FOVE 0 to the VR platforms.


Apps

FOVE is currently preparing drivers for SteamVR and OSVR that will integrate FOVE 0 to the popular VR platform.

In the meantime, FOVE has published in their blog that you can experience FOVE 0 with Lumens, a VR software created by Framestore and Time Inc’s LIFE VR platform. Here’s the link for more information.

Developer

If you’re a developer looking to integrate your content with FOVE, you’ll want to install the FOVE SDK and check out their developer forum here https://support.getfove.com/hc/en-us/community/topics


Accessories

Background

FOVE Inc. is founded by Yuka Kojima and Lochlainn Wilson, a former game producer at Sony Interactive Entertainment and a developer with deep background in virtual reality respectively.

FOVE started out from the University of Tokyo, and managed to raise $480,650 for the Kickstarter campaign it started in May 2015.

In last year’s Tokyo Game Show 2016, FOVE showcased 3 new demos that highlight the eye tracking capabilities of the FOVE 0, building up momentum for the maiden shipping of the VR headsets in January, 2017

History

May, 2014 - FOVE Inc, founded May, 2015 - Kickstarter campaign start July, 2015, Kickstarter campaign end, Raised $480,650 Oct, 2015, - Pre-alpha Unity SDK released March, 2016 - Raised $11M in VC fundraising. May, 2016 - Fove SDK v0.4.0 Released September, 2016 - Tokyo Game Show 2016, live demo of eye tracking games. November, 2016 - FOVE 0 preorder open to public January, 2017 - First shipment of FOVE 0

References

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