The Virtual Reality Headset That Redefines Remote Work

This device costs $1,050, offers 4K resolution per eye, and weighs less than the iPhone 16 Pro. Does that make you want to invest in this technology?

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  • Austin-based startup Immersed unveils its own virtual reality headset, called the Immersed Visor.
  • The device is lightweight and provides a high-precision experience, with motion and hand tracking.
  • Visor is designed to work, connect to a computer and present multiple virtual screens.
  • It's available for purchase or subscription, and is scheduled to ship in April 2025.

Immersive launch in devices using an “immersive mask”

Immersed, an Austin-based company known for its software for virtual and mixed reality, is taking a new step by launching its own hardware, the “The Submerged Eyebrow”A headset that falls somewhere between the Vision Pro Lite and the Xreal Plus.

VR headset designed for business

It was first introduced by Immersed founder Renji Bijoy at an event in Austin, The protector is a lightweight device. Creating a high-resolution spatial computing environment. It offers a resolution equivalent to a 4K OLED display per eye, a static 100-degree field of view, and supports 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) tracking.

Unlike other devices, Visor does not include an app store or in-car experiences like games. It is Designed for workSimply connect it to your Windows, MacOS, or Linux computer to work on an immersive array of virtual displays.

Lightweight, high-definition virtual reality experience

The Visor weighs just 186 grams, less than the iPhone 16 Pro. By comparison, it’s 64% lighter than the Meta Quest 3 and nearly 70% lighter than the Apple Vision Pro. That could help the Visor succeed where others have failed, thanks in part to a wired battery pack that you can fit in your pocket.

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Unconventional pricing model

The Visor starts at $1,050 at purchase. However, it’s possible to get it for $400 up front if you opt for a subscription model: $40 per month for 24 months or $60 per month for one year. That model won’t ship until April 2025.

In theory, the Visor could appeal to a lot of people interested in spatial reality and looking for a cheaper option than the Vision Pro, with a higher resolution than the Meta Quest 3. Only time will tell if the “immersive mask” will live up to its promises.

Frank Mccarthy

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