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Originally Posted by Tom Gardner[_2_]
On 12/06/13 20:42, Craig Funston wrote:
http://www.flyingmag.com/avionics-ge...or-enthusiasts
Hope Condor is next.
A few months ago I went to a talk and demo of a prototype Oculus Rift,
partly because of the possibility of using it with Condor, partly
because I'm a geek, and partly because I've been taking stereoscopic
photos for, gulp, 30 years. |
Got a good demo of these from Otserhout Design Group (ODG). They are developing these for mil applications, but they'd work great for simulation as well, much cheaper than google glass:
ODG X-5 Glasses:
Cinema Quality See-through AR Display
- Virtual 65-inch 3D display @ 10 feet
- Dual 1280 x 720 resolution Displays (binocular 3D)
- See-through and see-around optics (on axis, "See through" for all content)
Lightweight & Comfortable Design
- Photochromic Lenses
- Supports Adjustable Optical Correction
- Less than 4oz.
Wearable Camcorder - 5MP Stills, 1080P Video
- Curved in X and Y directions (look like thick sided sun glasses)
Self-contained Computer and Communications
- Dual core 1.5 GHz Processor
-- Android 4.20
-- Wireless communications: WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G (extra cost)
-- Positional sensors: GPS, 9-axis IMU, Altimeter
-- Expandable 16GB Internal Memory
-- 1300mAh Li-on Battery
-- Magnetic USB & Power Connector
Digital Surround Sound
Production Cost: $600-$800
The glasses work great with no latency or issues while turning your head and they respond correctly to head position. You can see through the projection, but if watching a movie (yes, part of demo) then it is easy to become immersed and not see through. Works like a Heads Up display in a fighter cockpit. Would still allow keyboard use as it's easy to look through when needed/desired. Lots of applications available to develop for these babies... I wanted a set!
Squeak