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Apple’s VR Headset w/Micro OLED Has 15 Camera Lens and Eye Tracker
Apple has been working on hybrid ultra-short focal length lens aiming to keep the weight of the headset under 150 grams. Current virtual reality headsets typically weigh over 300 grams and have a bulky form factor, which is something Apple wants to solve for its own headset. Apple’s VR device is expected to adopt Fresnel’s hybrid ultra-short focal length lens that have improved field of view, as well as reduced weight and thickness. The new Apple-built headset will weigh less than 150 grams, which will be a big advantage when compared to similar devices that currently exist. The device will be equipped with lenses made of plastic instead of glass, which are lighter — but details about the durability of the material are unknown. For video-see-through AR HMDs and VR HMDs, the critical design trend is to achieve a thin and light design with an ultra-short focal length lens/Fresnel lens. The design challenge is also related to the display, optical material, thermal, and production. We believe that solving this complicated optical design is one of the major competitive advantages of video-see-through AR HMDs and in the future. Apple will adopt Micro-OLED displays for its headset to compensate for the reduced brightness caused by Fresnel’s hybrid lenses. The new device will also have 15 built-in camera lenses. Apple’s mixed reality headset is expected to be launched sometime in 2022 costing as much as $1000. However, Kuo argues that the product’s shipment could be delayed due to supply issues.
Apple has been working on hybrid ultra-short focal length lens aiming to keep the weight of the headset under 150 grams. Current virtual reality headsets typically weigh over 300 grams and have a bulky form factor, which is something Apple wants to solve for its own headset. Apple’s VR device is expected to adopt Fresnel’s hybrid ultra-short focal length lens that have improved field of view, as well as reduced weight and thickness. The new Apple-built headset will weigh less than 150 grams, which will be a big advantage when compared to similar devices that currently exist. The device will be equipped with lenses made of plastic instead of glass, which are lighter — but details about the durability of the material are unknown. For video-see-through AR HMDs and VR HMDs, the critical design trend is to achieve a thin and light design with an ultra-short focal length lens/Fresnel lens. The design challenge is also related to the display, optical material, thermal, and production. We believe that solving this complicated optical design is one of the major competitive advantages of video-see-through AR HMDs and in the future. Apple will adopt Micro-OLED displays for its headset to compensate for the reduced brightness caused by Fresnel’s hybrid lenses. The new device will also have 15 built-in camera lenses. Apple’s mixed reality headset is expected to be launched sometime in 2022 costing as much as $1000. However, Kuo argues that the product’s shipment could be delayed due to supply issues.
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