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==Devices== | ==Devices== | ||
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| − | [[HTC Vive]] is SteamVR's first product. The HDM was a partnership between Valve and HTC. It was announced on March 1, 2015 and showcased during the GDC 2015 between March 2 - 6. When paired with 2 [[SteamVR Base Stations]] and 2 [[SteamVR Controllers]], HTC Vive | + | [[HTC Vive]] is SteamVR's first product. The HDM was a partnership between Valve and HTC. It was announced on March 1, 2015 and showcased during the GDC 2015 between March 2 - 6. When paired with 2 [[SteamVR Base Stations]] and 2 [[SteamVR Controllers]], HTC Vive can accurately track the positions and movements of your head and hands within the 15 by 15 feet space. |
==Accessories== | ==Accessories== | ||
Revision as of 02:12, 24 March 2015
| SteamVR | |
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| Type | Virtual Reality |
| Subtype | Head-mounted Display |
| Developer | Valve |
| Devices | HTC Vive |
| Website | SteamVR |
SteamVR is a Virtual Reality Platform developed by Valve. SteamVR offers a 360 degrees, full room VR experience. It was officially announced on March 1, 2015 during the Mobile World Congress. Valve partnered with HTC to release SteamVR's first device, HTC Vive, a VR HMD similar to Oculus Rift. Unlike Oculus, SteamVR features a "holodeck" experience, allowing the users to move and position themselves freely within a confined space.
Devices
HTC Vive
HTC Vive is SteamVR's first product. The HDM was a partnership between Valve and HTC. It was announced on March 1, 2015 and showcased during the GDC 2015 between March 2 - 6. When paired with 2 SteamVR Base Stations and 2 SteamVR Controllers, HTC Vive can accurately track the positions and movements of your head and hands within the 15 by 15 feet space.
Accessories
Sensors
SteamVR Base Stations - the dual Base Stations are part of the laser tracking system of SteamVR. They are placed in the opposite corners of the room and track the positions of your HMD and SteamVR controllers. They are able to track your head and hands with accuracy, low latency and sub-millimeter precision within the 15 by 15 feet space.
Input Devices
SteamVR Controllers - these wireless controllers look like a pair of nunchucks with sensors on top. Each hand holds 1 of the 2 wireless controllers. Each controllers has a trigger and a high-res trackpad. The sensors allow the controllers to be tracked by the SteamVR Base Stations.
