Metals Next VR Headset to Launch in October
The gamers wait desperately as Meta announces the release of its new headset called Project Cambria in the next month. The headset is a mixed-reality device.
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Key takeaways
- The gamers wait desperately as Meta announces the release of its new headset called Project Cambria in the next month.
- Recently, the company confirmed that the headset has special lenses called “pancake lenses”, making it a seemingly compact device but capable of generating far better 3D visuals.
- According to the CEO, Meta is ready to dive into the metaverse of AR and VR technology, and this announcement strengthens their efforts to create an interactive environment in the virtual world.
The gamers wait desperately as Meta announces the release of its new headset called Project Cambria in the next month. The headset is a mixed-reality device capable of performing far better than the company’s last headset, “quest 2". However, this device is not replacing Quest 2 but is likely to be a more advanced version of Metals best-selling headset.
The company released a video of this long-awaited project back in 2021 and is planning to roll it out into the stores by October.
According to the head of the parent company Mark Zuckerburg, the VR headset is built with extra features keeping in mind that the users feel an increased “social presence” while interacting with it.
Project Cambria is expected to be around 800$ or more, according to the reports, which is more expensive than the former Quest 2. Speculations are ripe that the headset will be called “Meta Quest Pro,” but that is the talk for post-launch.
The headset will be revealed at the Meta Annual Connect event scheduled around the next month but the gamers are already speculating and discussing the expected features and abilities of this VR device. Here is a look at some of the key features of Project Cambria that are going to be the main attractions.
Key Features of Project Cambria #
The Project Cambria is supposedly a hybrid of AR/VR technology as it not only boasts of an amazing VR experience for the users but is also powered with enhanced cameras that connect this device to the real and virtual world equally.
The main attraction of the headset is the advanced sensor technology with impressive features like face tracking and eye tracking, making it a stand-alone device that promises to give an unparalleled gaming experience to the techies. Apart from this, with the company’s efforts invested in health and fitness, Project Cambria could also feature a fitness tracking app which can be connected seamlessly with an Apple watch for measuring health.
Recently, the company confirmed that the headset has special lenses called “pancake lenses”, making it a seemingly compact device but capable of generating far better 3D visuals.
With specialized color passthrough cameras on the headset, the outside surrounding area shall be depicted more realistically in real-time in order to bring the virtual and real world closer.
The gamers are in for an all-new upgraded virtual avatar experience due to the presence of precise tracking of hand and eye movements by the sensors that render greater motion control. Along with detecting motion vividly, the users can give commands with just their eye movements in case of surroundings with low mobility. The eye tracking sensors used are said to be highly accurate, allowing the user to actually make eye contact with other users in virtual reality.
The face tracking feature is here, so the avatars mimic the users facial expressions without lag, providing a surreal multiverse experience.
To up the game, the headset shall include the feature of connecting to computers and preferably smartphones for better accessibility.
With so many details about the sensors and trackers, the hardware specifications used inside Project Cambria is still clouded with no information.
Upcoming AR Glass #
With VR headsets set to launch around the corner, it is fair to point out the announcement made by the CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, a few months back regarding the upcoming AR glass. This is set to hit the shelves by 2024 but the company has already built hype around the new venture.
The development of Cambria is said to serve as a toolkit for developers working on the more advanced and progressive AR glasses.
Conclusion #
Metals decision to reveal this long-awaited headset comes well in advance and gives the company an opportunity to test the waters before its competitor, Apples VR headset, hits the market next year. According to the CEO, Meta is ready to dive into the metaverse of AR and VR technology, and this announcement strengthens their efforts to create an interactive environment in the virtual world.
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