Difference between revisions of "HTC Vive"
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<th scope="row">Announced</th> | <th scope="row">Announced</th> | ||
− | <td> 1st March, 2015<ref name="preordertelegraphr">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/12092607/HTC-Vive-pre-orders-to-start-on-February-29.html</ref></td> | + | <td> 1st March, 2015<ref name="preordertelegraphr">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/12092607/HTC-Vive-pre-orders-to-start-on-February-29.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref></td> |
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<th scope="row">Released</th> | <th scope="row">Released</th> | ||
− | <td>Developers: [[Released for developers in:: 2014]]<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/03/18/htc-vive-an-oral-history/</ref> | + | <td>Developers: [[Released for developers in:: 2014]]<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/03/18/htc-vive-an-oral-history/ (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> |
− | <br/>Consumers: [[Released for consumers::5th April, 2016]]<ref>https://techcrunch.com/2016/02/29/the-htc-vive-ships-april-5-pre-orders-open-now/</ref></td> | + | <br/>Consumers: [[Released for consumers::5th April, 2016]]<ref>https://techcrunch.com/2016/02/29/the-htc-vive-ships-april-5-pre-orders-open-now/ (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref></td> |
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<th scope="row">Price</th> | <th scope="row">Price</th> | ||
− | <td>[[Costs::800]] USD<<ref name="techradar review">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/htc-vive-1286775/review.</ref> (2016)</td> | + | <td>[[Costs::800]] USD<<ref name="techradar review">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/htc-vive-1286775/review. (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> (2016)</td> |
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− | <td>[[Weights::555]] g<ref>http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/htc-vive-vs-oculus-rift-1301375</ref></td> | + | <td>[[Weights::555]] g<ref>http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/htc-vive-vs-oculus-rift-1301375 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref></td> |
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− | The HTC Vive is a virtual reality device, which was developed by HTC and Valve. It is a wearable device and belongs to the head mounted displays' category. It was shipped as the first device which allows to act and physically move in virtual reality.<ref name="tomsguide review">http://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive,review-3513.html</ref> The interaction with virtual reality is enabled by the headset, controllers and base station sensors. The whole system has to be linked with an appropriate computer.<ref name="release price">http://www.wareable.com/vr/htc-vive-vr-headset-release-date-price-specs-7929</ref> The safety of users is secured by Chaperone system. It allows displaying a real surrounding when needed and warn users if they approach close to an obstacle.<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/htc-vive-virtual-reality-chaperone/</ref> | + | The HTC Vive is a virtual reality device, which was developed by HTC and Valve. It is a wearable device and belongs to the head mounted displays' category. It was shipped as the first device which allows to act and physically move in virtual reality.<ref name="tomsguide review">http://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive,review-3513.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> The interaction with virtual reality is enabled by the headset, controllers and base station sensors. The whole system has to be linked with an appropriate computer.<ref name="release price">http://www.wareable.com/vr/htc-vive-vr-headset-release-date-price-specs-7929 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> The safety of users is secured by Chaperone system. It allows displaying a real surrounding when needed and warn users if they approach close to an obstacle.<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/htc-vive-virtual-reality-chaperone/ (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> |
− | The HTC Vive was primarily created as an entertainment device, but it has also ambition to educate and enhance abilities of its users.<ref name="tomsguide review">http://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive,review-3513.html</ref> The use of HTC Vive in business<ref name="BMW">http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/bmw-straps-on-the-htc-vive-to-speed-up-car-development-1318543</ref> or therapy<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/04/28/a-virtual-reality-game-thats-good-for-you-and-scientist-approve/</ref> was taken into account at present. There are also great expectations that virtual reality devices as the HTC Vive could bring a new approach to the visualisation of scientific models.<ref>http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i14/chemists-tilt-heads-virtual-reality.html</ref> The wide range of its usage mirrors the further partners of the project which are e.g. Google, Lionsgate, HBO<ref name="release price">http://www.wareable.com/vr/htc-vive-vr-headset-release-date-price-specs-7929</ref> or BMW<ref name="BMW">http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/bmw-straps-on-the-htc-vive-to-speed-up-car-development-1318543</ref>. | + | The HTC Vive was primarily created as an entertainment device, but it has also ambition to educate and enhance abilities of its users.<ref name="tomsguide review">http://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive,review-3513.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> The use of HTC Vive in business<ref name="BMW">http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/bmw-straps-on-the-htc-vive-to-speed-up-car-development-1318543 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> or therapy<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/04/28/a-virtual-reality-game-thats-good-for-you-and-scientist-approve/</ref> was taken into account at present. There are also great expectations that virtual reality devices as the HTC Vive could bring a new approach to the visualisation of scientific models.<ref>http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i14/chemists-tilt-heads-virtual-reality.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> The wide range of its usage mirrors the further partners of the project which are e.g. Google, Lionsgate, HBO<ref name="release price">http://www.wareable.com/vr/htc-vive-vr-headset-release-date-price-specs-7929 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> or BMW<ref name="BMW">http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/bmw-straps-on-the-htc-vive-to-speed-up-car-development-1318543 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref>. |
==Main Characteristics== | ==Main Characteristics== | ||
− | The HTC Vive package consists of a head mounted display two controllers, two base station sensors, ear buds and copies of the video games Fantastic Contraption, Job Simulator and 3D painting tool Tilt Brush.<ref name="techradar review">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/htc-vive-1286775/review</ref> | + | The HTC Vive's package consists of a head mounted display two controllers, two base station sensors, ear buds and copies of the video games Fantastic Contraption, Job Simulator and 3D painting tool Tilt Brush.<ref name="techradar review">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/htc-vive-1286775/review (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> |
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+ | The price of the device is 800 USD. In many cases it also requires further investments into user’s computer, since the recommended specification of the system is considerably demanding.<ref name="techradar review">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/htc-vive-1286775/review (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> Namely: | ||
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+ | * Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater | ||
+ | * NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or greater | ||
+ | * 4GB or more of RAM | ||
+ | * HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2 or newer | ||
+ | * 1x USB 2.0 or greater port | ||
+ | * Windows 7 SP1 or newer <ref>http://www.htcvive.com/eu/support/faqs/GUID-ABA623FC-B51F-43F7-B2B5-D4C83A37C992.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)</ref> | ||
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===Purpose=== | ===Purpose=== | ||
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Category | VR device |
Developer | HTC Corporation, Valve Corporation |
Announced | 1st March, 2015[1] |
Released | Developers: 2014[2]
Consumers: 5th April, 2016[3] |
Price | 800 USD<[4] (2016) |
Operating system | Windows, Linux, OS X |
Display | OLED |
Field of View | 110° |
Resolution | 2160x1200 pixels |
Weight | 555 g[5] |
Controls | inertial, hand controllers, Lighthouse base stations, position tracking |
Not Standalone | |
http://www.htcvr.com/ https://steamcommunity.com/steamvr |
The HTC Vive is a virtual reality device, which was developed by HTC and Valve. It is a wearable device and belongs to the head mounted displays' category. It was shipped as the first device which allows to act and physically move in virtual reality.[6] The interaction with virtual reality is enabled by the headset, controllers and base station sensors. The whole system has to be linked with an appropriate computer.[7] The safety of users is secured by Chaperone system. It allows displaying a real surrounding when needed and warn users if they approach close to an obstacle.[8]
The HTC Vive was primarily created as an entertainment device, but it has also ambition to educate and enhance abilities of its users.[6] The use of HTC Vive in business[9] or therapy[10] was taken into account at present. There are also great expectations that virtual reality devices as the HTC Vive could bring a new approach to the visualisation of scientific models.[11] The wide range of its usage mirrors the further partners of the project which are e.g. Google, Lionsgate, HBO[7] or BMW[9].
Contents
Main Characteristics
The HTC Vive's package consists of a head mounted display two controllers, two base station sensors, ear buds and copies of the video games Fantastic Contraption, Job Simulator and 3D painting tool Tilt Brush.[4]
The price of the device is 800 USD. In many cases it also requires further investments into user’s computer, since the recommended specification of the system is considerably demanding.[4] Namely:
- Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or greater
- 4GB or more of RAM
- HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
- 1x USB 2.0 or greater port
- Windows 7 SP1 or newer [12]
Purpose
Company & People
Important Dates
HTC announced that pre-orders for the device will be available starting 29 February 2016.[1]
Enhancement, Terapy and Treatment
Health Risks
Ethical Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
Realated Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
http://www.wareable.com/vr/htc-vive-vr-headset-release-date-price-specs-7929
http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/htc-vive-virtual-reality-chaperone/
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/12092607/HTC-Vive-pre-orders-to-start-on-February-29.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ https://www.engadget.com/2016/03/18/htc-vive-an-oral-history/ (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ https://techcrunch.com/2016/02/29/the-htc-vive-ships-april-5-pre-orders-open-now/ (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 http://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/htc-vive-1286775/review. (Retrieved August 1, 2016) Cite error: Invalid
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tag; name "techradar review" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/htc-vive-vs-oculus-rift-1301375 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive,review-3513.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://www.wareable.com/vr/htc-vive-vr-headset-release-date-price-specs-7929 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/htc-vive-virtual-reality-chaperone/ (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/bmw-straps-on-the-htc-vive-to-speed-up-car-development-1318543 (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ https://www.engadget.com/2016/04/28/a-virtual-reality-game-thats-good-for-you-and-scientist-approve/
- ↑ http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i14/chemists-tilt-heads-virtual-reality.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)
- ↑ http://www.htcvive.com/eu/support/faqs/GUID-ABA623FC-B51F-43F7-B2B5-D4C83A37C992.html (Retrieved August 1, 2016)