Affordable augmented reality may have got one step closer with the announcement by Vuzix of a new bit of video eyewear kit - the Wrap 902AV.
These functional sunglasses offer a 'see-through' virtual 60-inch display and claim to support 3D video for the first time.
The virtual reality specs use 'quantum optics' (warning! possible marketing nonsense!) to power two 'high resolution' (warning! dangerously vague specification!) LCD display, with 'up to six hours' (warning! 'up to' clearly includes 'one') life from a pair of AA batteries.
Specs for speccies
There are some interesting accessories though. Vuzix will be offering 'low cost' (warning! Oh, you know what I'm going to say by now) optional prescription lens inserts to provide a solution for short- and long-sighted users.
Also, there is an optional Bluetooth six-degree of freedom head tracking system to enable true augmented reality, and an optional USB-power stereo camera pair for 3D viewing.
We should get more info (and maybe a go) on these at CES shortly...
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june
January 6th 2009
1. I will be looking forward to your review of these! I have an earlier version (AV920) and use them with iPhone watching iPlayer, and all sorts of video podcasts that I subscribe to. 5 out of 5 on 2D content, but I just managed to watch an iMax DVD in 3D and was blown away!
Rock on Vuzix! Keep us posted...
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