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| − | [[Slide-on HMD]], also known as Smartphone mount, is the cheapest and most accessible form of [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]]. The Slide-on consists of a smartphone holder, [[lenses]] and some form of basic [[input]]. A smartphone is inserted into the [[HMD]] and the entire device is played upon the eyes of the user to create the [[immersion|VR experience]]. The Slide-on utilizes the smartphone for display, processing and [[rotational tracking]]. Some Slide-on HMDs such as the [[Gear VR]] use their own built-in [[IMUs]] instead of relying on that of the smartphones. This method allows the HMD to create a superior tracking experience for the user. | + | [[Slide-on HMD]], also known as Smartphone mount, is the cheapest and most accessible form of [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]]. The Slide-on consists of a smartphone holder, [[lenses]] and some form of basic [[input]]. A smartphone is inserted into the [[HMD]] and the entire device is played upon the eyes of the user to create the [[immersion|VR experience]]. The Slide-on utilizes the smartphone for display, processing and [[rotational tracking]]. Some Slide-on HMDs such as the [[Gear VR]] use their own built-in [[IMUs]] instead of relying on that of the smartphones. This method allows the HMD to create a superior [[tracking]] experience for the user. |
Slide-on HMDs are often the cheapest form of VR if the user exclude the cost of the smartphone. [[Google Cardboard]] can be built or purchased for under $20 and [[Samsung Gear VR]] can be purchased for $99. | Slide-on HMDs are often the cheapest form of VR if the user exclude the cost of the smartphone. [[Google Cardboard]] can be built or purchased for under $20 and [[Samsung Gear VR]] can be purchased for $99. | ||
Revision as of 07:02, 4 February 2016
Slide-on HMD, also known as Smartphone mount, is the cheapest and most accessible form of virtual reality head-mounted display. The Slide-on consists of a smartphone holder, lenses and some form of basic input. A smartphone is inserted into the HMD and the entire device is played upon the eyes of the user to create the VR experience. The Slide-on utilizes the smartphone for display, processing and rotational tracking. Some Slide-on HMDs such as the Gear VR use their own built-in IMUs instead of relying on that of the smartphones. This method allows the HMD to create a superior tracking experience for the user.
Slide-on HMDs are often the cheapest form of VR if the user exclude the cost of the smartphone. Google Cardboard can be built or purchased for under $20 and Samsung Gear VR can be purchased for $99.
