The Star 1200s have six motion tracking sensors, adjustable earphones and a 16:9 display resolution of 800×452 (which is equivalent to viewing a 60-inch screen from 3m away). This is a big step up from previous consumer AR tech, which kept your eyes limited to a pair of video screens capturing the real world action. The technology can be used to broadcast computer-generated objects and real-time alerts which are triggered by AR markers, or, ostensibly, by the computer or smartphone that the Star 1200s are connected to.
But the Star 1200s will also cost $US5000 when they ship later this year. And at a time when AR technology is more novel than essential, these may remain strictly in the realm of the maker crowd and out of reach from the average tech enthusiast. [Vuzix via Extravaganzi]
dave
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 3:16 PMDoes anybody make 3D headsets like this without the augmented reality. I remember seeing a sony product a while back but, something like this should be much cheaper than a 3D TV and could be used on flights with a phone or laptop.
Doc
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 4:39 PMYeah it’s still in it’s infancy, but I imagine (hope) in the future you will be able to buy a pair of regular looking glasses or shades and the tech will be built into the design and practically transparent. Voice activation launches your wares and apps, the implications would be huge, not just for entertainment, but in all forms of industry, even areas like sport could benefit from it.