Pico G2
| Pico G2 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Integrated HMD |
| Platform | Pico Digital Platform, Viveport |
| Developer | Pico |
| 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 stands for Pico Goblin 2, the successor to the original Pico Goblin. This device improved upon the Goblin in multiple ways:
- 40% lighter https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
- 25% better display https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
- additional trigger button on single, 3DOF controller https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167
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. https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/
The Pico G2 is the first in a line of G2 headsets:
- Pico G2 Pro
- Pico G2 4k
see product compare chart: 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. https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167
Hardware
- CPU = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- RAM = 4GB
- Storage = 32GB
- Added Storage = Micro-SD up to 256GB
https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/ https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
The headset is counter-weighted by the battery on the back.https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167
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. https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/
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. https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html, https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/
Input Devices
Each headset comes with one, 3 degrees-of-freedom controller similar to Oculus Go or Daydream View.https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/
With Pico G2, you can also choose to control the headset by looking, instead of the controller. https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/
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. https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
Stores
Pico Store - focus on business applications, not entertainment https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/ Viveport link vr-sync.com lookandplay.io
Developer
Visit Pico’s developer documentation which includes information on Unity and Unreal SDKs. https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/
Pico partnered with HTC Vive to expand developer resources. Through the VIVE WAVE Open VR Platform, Pico G2 users can develop applications.https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
The Pico G2 runs on open Andriod 6.0. https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/
