Difference between revisions of "About GearVR"
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| − | "The Samsung GearVR is a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung & Oculus that runs off a Samsung smartphone. | + | "The Samsung GearVR is a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung & Oculus that runs off a Samsung smartphone. |
| − | It is typically used to view virtual reality games, videos & photos.<br> | + | It is typically used to view virtual reality games, videos & photos.<br><br> |
| − | GearVR is compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices (Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge+, Galaxy S7/S7 Edge or Galaxy Note 7) which act as the headset's display and processor, while the Gear VR unit itself acts as the controller. | + | GearVR is compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices (Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge+, Galaxy S7/S7 Edge or Galaxy Note 7) which act as the headset's display and processor, while the Gear VR unit itself acts as the controller. |
| − | The rotational tracking of GearVR is more accurate and well calibrated with lower latency than internal smartphone IMUs, such as those used for Google Cardboard."<br> | + | The rotational tracking of GearVR is more accurate and well calibrated with lower latency than internal smartphone IMUs, such as those used for Google Cardboard."<br><br> |
We have a GearVR at the Interaction Station available for use.<br> | We have a GearVR at the Interaction Station available for use.<br> | ||
Here's a (corporate) demo : | Here's a (corporate) demo : | ||
| − | {{#ev:youtube|-gnvQS2xhRg}} | + | {{#ev:youtube|-gnvQS2xhRg}}<br> |
| − | What is the difference between GearVR and the Oculus Rift? <br>Look here and find out (notable points GearVR wins for higher resolution, no cables but doesn't support positional tracking and has a smaller selection of games (that will change soon))... | + | What is the difference between GearVR and the Oculus Rift? <br>Look here and find out (notable points GearVR wins for higher resolution, no cables but doesn't support positional tracking and has a smaller selection of games (that will change soon))...<br> |
{{#ev:youtube|ZMobvzMB8yY}}<br><br> | {{#ev:youtube|ZMobvzMB8yY}}<br><br> | ||
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You can also watch and make 360 degree photos, videos in virtual reality.<br> | You can also watch and make 360 degree photos, videos in virtual reality.<br> | ||
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| − | {{#ev:youtube | + | {{#ev:youtube|nIvwwl-PVw8}} |
Revision as of 16:24, 22 September 2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR
basically...
"The Samsung GearVR is a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung & Oculus that runs off a Samsung smartphone.
It is typically used to view virtual reality games, videos & photos.
GearVR is compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices (Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge+, Galaxy S7/S7 Edge or Galaxy Note 7) which act as the headset's display and processor, while the Gear VR unit itself acts as the controller.
The rotational tracking of GearVR is more accurate and well calibrated with lower latency than internal smartphone IMUs, such as those used for Google Cardboard."
We have a GearVR at the Interaction Station available for use.
Here's a (corporate) demo :
{{#ev:youtube|-gnvQS2xhRg}}
What is the difference between GearVR and the Oculus Rift?
Look here and find out (notable points GearVR wins for higher resolution, no cables but doesn't support positional tracking and has a smaller selection of games (that will change soon))...
{{#ev:youtube|ZMobvzMB8yY}}
Want to develop a game for GearVR? You can use Unity and build for Android...
{{#ev:youtube.com|0vkRtsaP3co}}
You can also watch and make 360 degree photos, videos in virtual reality.
{{#ev:youtube|84a8dsQSGB4}}
{{#ev:youtube|nIvwwl-PVw8}}