While Professional, the imaginative and prescient pioneer, doesn’t rely on controllers, a determined group of third-party hardware developers is trying to find creative ways to circumvent Apple’s security measures.
Introducing Surreal Contact, a cutting-edge movement controller designed to tap into the exceptional capabilities of Imagineering Professionals to play PC VR games, but its potential extends far beyond this innovative application.
Surreal Interactive, the innovative force behind Surreal Contact, anticipates rolling out its cutting-edge controllers to the market in a matter of weeks, while simultaneously announcing its valuation at the time of launch.
Like Meta’s professional-grade Contact controllers, Surreal’s innovative design incorporates optical sensors equipped with fisheye lenses, allowing the device to track independently from the headset.
With inspiration from Meta’s Contact Professional, this innovative device boasts an unencumbered design thanks to its pioneering inside-out optical sensors, onboard SLAM technology ensuring seamless 6DOF tracking, and a familiar button layout that intuitively guides users accustomed to modern VR headsets.
During our conversation with CEO and founder Zhenfei Yang, it became clear that Surreal Contact will focus its primary efforts on developing SteamVR compatibility, thereby enabling seamless access to all existing PC-based VR gaming experiences. To fully experience cutting-edge video games that showcase the latest technological advancements, you’ll need a VR-ready PC capable of rendering these immersive experiences.
Here’s a straightforward way that will work: Surreal Interactive is currently developing a cutting-edge, native streaming application that promises to enable seamless playback of SteamVR games on your laptop in stunning 4K resolution at a silky-smooth 120 frames per second.
While PC VR gaming remains a key area of focus for Surreal Contact, the company is also developing its own native software development kit (SDK), designed to empower Vision Pro app developers to seamlessly support Surreal Contact’s ecosystem.
“We are actively partnering with multiple game studios to successfully migrate their titles to our AVP platform.” “We’re also planning to expand our reach and collaborate with more developers in the near future,” Yang said.
Surreal Interactive has hinted at developing a “Device Mode” for their Imaginative and prescient Professional platform, which may offer users the ability to switch to a primary UI option while in use. While details about this new feature are scarce, the company has confirmed that it is still in the development stage. Keep tuned for extra particulars.”
Despite initial impressions, there are still several key factors to consider, including battery life, the accuracy of real-world monitoring, compatibility with various headsets, value for money, and more. Are we looking forward to being trained more closely as our product approaches release? Meanwhile, review the specifications below:
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Positioning accuracy exceeds expectations with precision within 10 millimeters and angular positioning below 1 degree. |
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Can powerful AI-powered computer vision and cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrate with a dual-fisheye camera? |
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| Size: 125mm | |
| Width: 71mm | |
| Peak: 77mm | |
| Weight: 148g | |
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Compact, ring-free design |
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Graphics: 4K decision at 120Hz |
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Stream 4K 120Hz SteamVR graphics directly to your headset, surpassing competitors with unparalleled optimization. |
