"But I think this problem extends past the Vision Pro, its pricing and its features. It’s just yet another example of VR/AR tech failing to become mainstream, and a sign that this road ultimately leads nowhere if one thing remains true: You must wear something large on your face."
It's like 3d TV. The practicality is in reality far below the cost to the consumer, and the negatives are unavoidable.
I doubt head mounted which weighs this much more than spectacles can ever succeed. Just the inertial load on the head and neck will be enough to cue fatigue issues, never mind the visual disturbance and balance/proprioception issues with false perspectives.
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"But I think this problem extends past the Vision Pro, its pricing and its features. It’s just yet another example of VR/AR tech failing to become mainstream, and a sign that this road ultimately leads nowhere if one thing remains true: You must wear something large on your face."
amen
It's like 3d TV. The practicality is in reality far below the cost to the consumer, and the negatives are unavoidable.
I doubt head mounted which weighs this much more than spectacles can ever succeed. Just the inertial load on the head and neck will be enough to cue fatigue issues, never mind the visual disturbance and balance/proprioception issues with false perspectives.