ANTVR has created a new pair of augmented reality
glasses which are capable of offering a 96 degree field of view but just US$ 500.
Technology incorporated into the AR headset allows users to use the SteamVR
platform so users can play games originally intended for VR headsets, as long
as the game has a dark or entirely black background.
Specifications for the headset include two 1,200 ×
1,200 displays with a 90Hz refresh rate for each eye and connectivity via two
USB ports for peripherals such as inside-out tracking modules, hand-tracking
modules, and even optional eye tracking. The new AR headset has this week
launched via Kickstarter to raise the US$ 50,000 required to take the project into
production. Thanks to early bird backers the campaign was fully funded in just
eight hours and has now passed US$ 70,000 in pledges with still 29 days remaining
on its campaign.
