JVCKenwood is testing the XR waters with a new headset for enterprise users which boasts a wide field of view (FOV) and 2.5k per-eye resolution. As first reported by Mogura (Japanese), JVC’s prototype uses a proprietary mirror display to achieve a 120-degree FOV, serving up 2,560×1,440 pixels per eye via dual 5.5-inch LCD panels. Using SteamVR tracking, the PC-tethered headset can make use of any compatible controller, such as Vive wands or Valve Index controllers.
The project is mainly targeting the simulator market; however the company also sees it being used in the construction and medical fields. It appears JVC’s mirror tech is like the birdbath optics type used in AR headsets albeit on a much larger scale and FOV. Essentially, the idea is to allow users to retain a direct view of instruments or gauges while large-format virtual imagery is projected where it needs to be, which in the case of a flight/driving simulator would be out the cockpit windows.
More information:
https://www.roadtovr.com/jvc-enterprise-xr-120-fov-5k-resolution/