KwikVR
Intro
VR technology has evolved drastically over the past couple of years, only to have users tugged back to the real world literally. Cords connecting VR headsets to PC has always been an inconvenience for VR users, and KwikVR may just be the right solution for that.
Developed by cloud computing solutions company, Scalable Graphics, KwikVR is set to launch in March 2017 for $300, offering wireless VR solution to gamers of HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. It replaces the lengthy wire connecting the VR headset to PC with a sleek wireless device strapped on your waist.
Features
With a guaranteed latency of not more than 12ms, KwikVR stream graphics from the PC to the VR headset via a 5GHz WiFi connection.
KwikVR delivers full performance of VR experience with a native resolution and frequency of HTC Vive and Oculus Rift respectively.
Hardware
The KwikVR weigh at approximately 1 pound, and the company recommends it to be strapped to your waist to dismiss any issues of harmful radiowaves.
It is loaded with a 16100 mAH battery that supports up to 4 hours of continuous gaming. KwikVR features an HDMI port, two USB ports, and an On/Off power button.
The installation of KwikVR involves connecting a dongle to the PC, powering up a WiFi router and running a software installer that is provided
Technical Specifications
| Size and weight | Around 1 pound, completely inperceptible when you play. |
| Fixing system | Attached at the belt, to neither disturb your movements nor to burden your headset. |
| Power and battery | 16100 mAh battery, up to 4 gaming hours without reloading. |
| Performance | Works at the native resolution and frequency of the VR headsets
(i.e. 2160×1200 at 90 Hz for HTC Vive). |
| Wireless | 5 GHz Wi-Fi, same technology as in your Internet box, without any danger for your health, positionned at the belt, and not on the top of your head, to minimize the effects of waves. |
| Connectivity | KwikVR provides an HDMI port and two USB ports, in addition to its On/Off power button. |
| Easy setup | KwikVR is provided with a software installer, an HDMI dongle and a Wi-Fi router for a simple installation. |
| 100% compatible | Connects without any hardware modification to your VR headset. Absolutely risk free for your manufacturer warranty. |
| Certified overhead | The latency overhead introduced by KwikVR has been measured with our patent pending technology under 12 ms, guaranteed. |
Software The KwikVR requires its own proprietary software installer to run.
Background
KwikVR is developed by Scalable Graphics, a 3D cloud visualization solutions company that have been operating since 2007.
References
- http://kwikvr.com/
- https://uploadvr.com/wireless-rift-vive-kwikvr-releasing-march-300/
- http://newatlas.com/kwikvr-wireless-oculus-rift-htc-vive-adapter/47283/
- http://www.roadtovr.com/kwikvr-will-debut-oculus-vive-compatible-wireless-vr-solution-ces-2017-scalable-graphics/
- https://www.vrcircle.com/ces-2017-we-try-kwikvr-wireless-hdmi-from-scalable-graphics/
- http://vrsource.com/kwikvr-wireless-htc-vive-oculus-rift-8024/
