In 222, the number of users in the Universe will exceed 1 million, and the VR field will continue to heat up. Giants will spend huge sums of money on the hardware assets of virtual reality, and a lighter and smaller VR all-in-one machine is the general trend. On July 25th, Skyworth VR officially released PANCAKEXR 1 C, PANCAKEXR 1 and PANCAKEXR 1Pro all-in-one VR machines in Shenzhen, and based on the vision of continuously making thinner and smaller XR products, it officially released the brand-new PANCAKEXR and PANCAKE 1 as the first generation short-focus all-in-one products of PANCAKEXR brand.
Pancake xr&,a new brand of Skyworth VR; The new PANCAKE 1
Li Wenquan, general manager of Skyworth VR, said at the press conference: "PANCAKE 1, as the second generation of Skyworth VR, ushered in a comprehensive upgrade in product hardware, software and content ecology, and quickly promoted Skyworth VR brand to break the circle." PANCAKE 1 brings players an ultra-thin, ultra-high-definition, ultra-accurate and low-latency virtual reality experience with Pancake short-focus folding optics, high-end hardware configuration, powerful self-developed 6DoF algorithm and ergonomic design.
Product side: Three short-focus VR all-in-one machines were unveiled
The price started at 2999 yuan
The conference * * * released three models, namely PANCAKE 1C, PANCAKE 1 and PANCAKE 1Pro. All three models adopted the short-focus scheme of Pancake folding optics and were equipped with mainstream configurations of Qualcomm XR2 and 6DoF, regardless of performance, display and 6 DOF.
Comparison chart of parameters of three models of Skyworth VR
It is expected that the PANCAKE 1Pro launched by Skyworth VR at the end of this year supports RGB See-Through perspective mode, eye tracking, gesture recognition and miniled backlight function, and is expected to cut off the Meta“Cambria ",becoming the first optical scheme based on Pancake in the world and supporting full-color SEE.
Punch-in marketing is a necessary marketing strategy for VR manufacturers. At the meeting, it was announced that PANCAKE 1C and PANCAKE 1 will be pre-sold on e-commerce platforms in JD.COM and Aauto Quicker on August 26th, and they will punch in continuously for 32 days, and the purchase price will be fully refunded. Starting from 2999 yuan, it is indeed the world's first consumer-grade short-focus 6DoF VR all-in-one machine. PANCAKE 1 started the first shot in the short-focus consumer market and is expected to lead the development of the short-focus VR all-in-one machine market.
(1) Ultra-light and ultra-clear, Pancake folding optical scheme
The weight of the VR all-in-one machine has always been the direct reason that affects the wearing time of users. The head display weight of the traditional optical scheme is above 6g, and the optical module is 39mm thick, while the thickness of the optical module is only 17mm with Pancake short-focus folding optics, which is reduced by more than 5%.
The weight of Skyworth's new PANCAKE 1 mainframe is only 189g, which is 3/4 smaller than the traditional optical scheme. The weight of the whole machine was not announced at the press conference, and according to the staff, the weight of the whole machine is within 45g.
It is said that Skyworth VR has 3 patents related to+optics, and the yield of Pancake optics of PANCAKE 1 can reach 6%~7%, and the imaging problems such as ghost, distortion and dispersion have been effectively adjusted, with fine details and clearer vision.
PANCAKE 1 screen adopts dual 2.1-inch Fast-LCD screens, with 456x228 resolution and 1512PPI, which is the highest level in the world. At present, the PPI of mainstream products in the industry is around 12. In addition, the screen refresh rate reaches 9Hz, the field of view angle can reach 95 -15, and it supports 59mm-68mm stepless pupil distance adjustment, with myopia of -5 degrees.
(2) Smooth experience, self-developed 6DoF algorithm
6DoF will be the industry standard, and high precision and low delay algorithm tracking is the key to VR immersion. Zhang Yi, head of Skyworth VR software, said: PANCAKE 1 is equipped with a self-developed 6DoF algorithm, with a four-fish-eye camera, built-in high-precision IMU, and supports custom security boundaries (the range is not less than 1*1m), which can be tracked stably in complex environments and different lighting conditions.
The tracking range of the handle covers 24 in the horizontal direction and 195 in the vertical direction. The positioning accuracy is less than 1mm and the delay is less than 2 ms. Even if the camera is partially blocked or facing the low-texture environment such as the ground, it can track in all directions, fully meeting the requirements of walking and jumping in the virtual space.
(III) Ergonomic design "The first VR all-in-one machine that can be played in public places"
The design of Pancake 1 is based on ski goggles. The core design of this product revolves around a balanced, zero-pressure tough headband, which can reasonably disperse the pressure brought to the face by turning around. The weight of the main machine is 189g, which is more than half of that of the current mainstream VR head display. The rear battery design balances the front and rear weights well.
Li Wenquan said that the main unit of PANCAKE 1 can be flipped from to 9, and PANCAKE 1 is the only product in the industry that can be worn without a magnetic mask. When it can be used at will in public places such as subways and shopping malls, users can perceive the outside world and enhance their sense of security.
Content side: SkyOS platform
Constructing diversified content ecology
(1) SkyOS platform
Skyworth VR assistant is officially released and launched, which realizes cross-terminal communication between mobile phones and computers, and can be used for equipment management, game purchase, website input, flying screen projection files/videos/pictures, etc.
Sky UI5. brings users a better experience, and the Launcher Hall has been completely revised and upgraded, with oblique mode, 3,-inch giant screen cinema and interactive 3D scenes ... The pages are concise and clear.
metaAvatar, a metacosmic social platform, provides diversified metacosmic social experiences, in which users can watch movies interactively, interact with each other through voice and video, and communicate with virtual people, so that they can enjoy virtual world entertainment with friends and realize communication across time and space.
Zhang Yi said: PANCAKE 1 is an open content platform, and Skyworth VR technical team works closely with developers to support developers in the standardized development of OpenXR/GSXR, providing Unity/Unreal SDK, Panorama Player SDK, Multi-person Voice Call and Interactive SDK, APP copyright protection, perfect online documents and technical community. At present, the application store of Skyworth VR does not charge platform commission, and all the income belongs to developers. Developers and content providers are welcome to settle in. PANCAKE 1 will join hands with developers to enrich the VR ecosystem. At the same time, it will also provide more customized services for industry customers, including service resident and LOGO customization.
(II) Game and video content ecology
Li Wenquan said that the content ecology of PANCAKEXR will mainly focus on five aspects: education, video and games, fitness and socialization.
In terms of education, PANCAKE 1 will launch VR popular science education, VR party building education and VR English education.
In terms of video, PANCAKE 1 has more than 2 panoramic 8K videos of domestic 5A scenic spots, and an 8K full-motion video is updated every week. Giant Screen Cinema will integrate the video content of Skyworth's cool open platform, with more than 3, partners, providing rich content and experience such as film and television, parent-child, education, games, e-sports, fitness, health, music, etc. At the same time, it supports mainstream video app projection viewing, local video playback and so on.
In terms of games, PANCAKE 1 will have 4+games when it is officially launched for sale, and the app store will keep 1-2 games updated every week, covering FPS games, music, interactive games, leisure games, sports games and so on.
Strategic side: March into the C-end
Explore the real new world with more people
Since 221, national science and technology giants have entered the meta-universe in succession. As the entrance of the meta-universe, Skyworth VR will shift from the B-end strategy in the past seven years to the C-end content ecological construction and service strategy, relying on Skyworth Group's display technology advantages, large supply chain management system and sales channels for more than 3 years, and working together with partners to provide users with diversified meta-resources.