Pico G2

Pico G2
Pico g21.jpeg
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Integrated HMD
Platform Pico Digital Platform, Viveport
Developer Pico VR
Release Date July 31, 2018
Website https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
Predecessor Pico Goblin
Successor Pico G2 4K
System
Storage
Display
Display 3K LCD, blue ray reduction
Resolution 2880 x 1600
Refresh Rate 90Hz, 615 ppi
Image
Field of View 101 degrees
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 3DOF
Audio
Camera monocular RGB on front
Connectivity
Connectivity N/A
Device
Weight 268g(w/o Band)
Input 1 3DOF Controller


Contents

Introduction

Pico G2, part of the Pico VR, stands for Pico Goblin 2, the successor to the original Pico Goblin. This device improved upon the Goblin in multiple ways:

  • 40% lighter [1]
  • 25% better display [1]
  • additional trigger button on single, 3DOF controller [2]

Pico Interactive's focus is on enterprise-grade VR headsets, and the G2 is no different. This headset was first made available to companies in China. [3]

The Pico G2 is the first in a line of G2 headsets:

For a spec comparison of these three headsets, visit https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html.

Release and Pricing

On July 31, 2018, Pico announced their G2 line which started shipping in September 2018. [2]

Hardware

  • CPU = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • RAM = 4GB
  • Storage = 32GB
  • Added Storage = Micro-SD up to 256GB

[3][1]

The headset is counter-weighted by the battery on the back. [2]

Setup Tutorial

You can set up the Pico G2 without an account, but will need one to download or purchase content from the Pico Store. [4]

The headset comes with Kiosk mode, which enables you to launch a specific application upon start-up. This may make onboarding easier within an enterprise context. [1][4]

Input Devices

Each headset comes with one, 3 degrees-of-freedom controller similar to Oculus Go or Daydream View.[3]

With Pico G2, you can also choose to control the headset by looking, instead of the controller. [4]

Accessories

Apps

For the G2, Pico partnered with HTC Vive to offer more content. Through Viveport, users can interact with more apps than available on the Pico Store. [1]

Stores

Developer

Visit Pico’s developer documentation which includes information on Unity and Unreal SDKs. [4]

Pico partnered with HTC Vive to expand developer resources. Through the Vive Wave VR Open Platform, Pico G2 users can develop applications.[1]

The Pico G2 runs on open Andriod 6.0.[4]

Images

References